Traditional file browsing
“Where did I save it?”
Look through folders, drives and bookmarks to piece together your working context.
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Windows desktop · Product preview
ZenFolder
Everything in Context.
Your files. Organized around what you do.
People work on things. A course you’re preparing. A client you’re helping. A trip you’re planning. ZenFolder starts with the project behind the files.
- Less searching Start with the work.
- Less mental overhead See related materials together.
- More continuity Return to the project you left.
A different starting point
Your computer knows where.
What about why?
Windows File Explorer helps you navigate storage locations. ZenFolder starts with the project behind the files.
ZenFolder · Project-first
“What am I working on?”
Open a project to see the materials and references for that piece of work.
Example · Teaching
One course.
Materials everywhere.
A teacher preparing a course has slides in OneDrive, articles in Downloads, handouts in Documents and links saved in the browser. Organizing them around the course gives the teacher one place to pick up the work again.
Illustrative course materials
- Slides OneDrive
- Articles Downloads
- Handouts Documents
- Images Photo folder
- Videos Media drive
- Links Bookmarks
My new course · One project context
Pick up the project.
Pick up where you left off.
Start at the Projects Hub, open a project and continue your work inside it.
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Projects Hub
Find your project
Start with the course, client or research question you’re working on.
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Open Project
See the whole context
Bring related materials into one view.
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Work Inside Project
Continue the work
Return to the materials you need for the next step.
Seen in the supplied build images
A closer look at the workspace
Earlier build images show a projects view, a detailed file list and document previews. Release capabilities are still to be confirmed.
Questions
worth asking.
How project context fits alongside your existing files.
Do I need to move my files into one folder?
The project-first design brings materials together logically. File handling, including what happens when items move or are removed, needs confirmation in the release build.
How does it differ from Windows File Explorer?
File Explorer starts with storage locations. ZenFolder starts with the project you’re working on.
Does it replace Windows File Explorer?
Use File Explorer for everyday file management. ZenFolder is designed around returning to the materials for a project.
Is it a team project management tool?
The focus is organizing project materials. Use your existing tools for assignments, budgets and team planning.
Where can I get ZenFolder?
Availability for Windows desktop is awaiting confirmation.
