Pomodoro timer
A device designed to restructure productivity
COMPANY
Independent Project
industry
Electronics Design
Timeline
Apr 2025 - May 2025
task
Solution
The Pomodoro Technique uses timed intervals to structure deep work. You set a 25‑minute focus sprint (a “pomodoro”), then take a 5‑minute break. After four pomodoros, take a longer break of 15-30 minutes. The timer creates urgency, while breaks prevent mental fatigue and help reset attention.
Process
Coded electronic interaction using Arduino
To make the Pomodoro interaction of 25 minutes of work followed by 5 minutes of break; 5 LED lights represent 5 minutes each make a total of 25 minute for work. Once the last LED is turned off, the lights flash telling the user to flip the timer over for break time. A tilt ball sensor detects that flip and starts the break timer for 5 minutes where each LED represents 1 minute each to make a total of 5 minute for break.
Fabricated form then CAD modeled
Rendered the product
EVALUATION
Looking back, I learned to balance learning new skills while making progress on designing a product. Throughout this project, I learned to wire and code electronics using Arduino, explored physical human-product interactions, and 3D modeled and rendered the final form. These steps gave me a deeper understanding of both design and technology, and made the creative process much more rewarding.