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The New Design of BUSY Bar

The New Design of BUSY Bar

BUSY Bar — a productivity multi-tool and modern Pomodoro timer with distraction-blocking features. The device has received plenty of updates since our last prototype two years ago. Its look and features are being finalized as we manufacture our first test batch — we reveal it all in this update. Stick around to

BUSY Bar: Assembling and Launching the Prototype

BUSY Bar: Assembling and Launching the Prototype

BUSY Bar is a desktop LED display that beautifully communicates to others things that matter to you. Show that you’re busy, activate a Pomodoro timer, or display inside jokes to your friends. In this article, I present an overview of BUSY Bar prototype assembly, an innovative use of automotive

BUSY Bar: Uncovering Mechanical and Electrical Components

BUSY Bar: Uncovering Mechanical and Electrical Components

This is the third chapter of our journey building BUSY Bar. Previous parts [1], [2]. BUSY Bar is a portable LED device that beautifully visualizes the user’s active status and could serve as a Pomodoro timer. We’re building it for productivity and creative minds. Users can integrate the

BUSY Bar: Choosing LEDs and Updating Design

BUSY Bar: Choosing LEDs and Updating Design

This is the second post about BUSY BAR. The beginning of our journey is here. BUSY Bar is a portable LED panel that visualizes the user’s active status and can serve as a Pomodoro timer. We’re building it for productivity and creative minds. With an open-source approach and

The Making of BUSY Bar

The Making of BUSY Bar

I am tired of being constantly distracted by colleagues who don’t let me concentrate on my tasks. I used the Pomodoro technique to stay focused, however, the technique becomes useless if my colleagues are unaware I am in focus mode. I tried to find a tool to let everyone