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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

Assembling and Launching the Prototype

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

Uncovering Mechanical and Electrical Components

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

Choosing LEDs and Updating Design

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