Cylodex

Keep your freelance client directory beautifully organized with Cylodex, a contacts manager that brings the charm of a vintage Rolodex straight to your device. Every detail is stored directly on your phone, so your client information never leaves your desk and stays completely private without any cloud accounts or sync. The Home screen presents a leather-bound desk notepad that displays your total contacts and how many you have added this month as large stamped ink numbers, along with a quick-access list of your five most recent clients. A brass knob on the side of the Rolodex frame acts as a one‑tap shortcut to add a new contact instantly. Flipping to the Cards tab lets you scroll through your entire directory, where each entry appears as a cream‑coloured cardstock rectangle with a distinctive coloured stripe on top that signals the client’s industry—green for tech, blue for finance, orange for creative, or plum for other fields. You can search your full list by name or company using the bar at the top, making it effortless to locate anyone in seconds. Tapping a card reveals the complete details where you can view the client’s phone number, company, and any personal notes you have scribbled, and from there you can edit the information or delete the contact entirely. A small metallic gold star sticker in the corner marks your favourite clients; simply tap the star to add or remove a contact from your Starred collection. The Starred tab gathers all your favourites in one place, and if the list is empty, you will see a blank card with an elegant star stamp outline waiting to be filled. Creating a new contact feels as natural as writing on a real index card: just fill in the required name and optionally add the company, phone, and notes, then press Save to watch the card punch its own binder holes and slide into the cylinder. Everything you do happens locally on your device, so your catalogue stays snappy, reliable, and completely under your control without relying on an internet connection. The four tabs at the bottom are rendered as embossed metal index tabs labelled A, B, C, and D that lift and shine when active, reinforcing the tactile, desktop‑inspired feel of the entire experience. Whether you are a freelance designer, an independent consultant, or running a small creative studio, Cylodex replaces messy spreadsheets and complex CRM tools with a focused, offline directory that matches the way you naturally remember people. It turns client management into a calm, physical ritual that helps you recall names, spark notes, and stay on top of your professional relationships with ease. Organize your contacts on your own terms, flip through them with a satisfying motion, and keep your most important connections always within reach.