Main Idea

My idea was to create a timer shaped like an urchin. As I mentioned in my About Me page, my inspiration for this project came from a game I’m coding, and I wanted to create a piece that visually represents the passage of time.

The spikes would start raised and would gradually sink, withdrawing into the urchin’s body at the end of the timer, signifying its death. But this also introduces a theme of starting over or being reborn, as the timer can be reset, and the sea urchin would have its spikes up and high once more, showing an endless cycle.

Purpose, Who Will Use it?

I wanted to create something that would show the passage of time, similar to the feeling of staring at a candle slowly burning and melting away - something you can stare at and observe time passing. I believe this would be useful for those moments when you lose track of time and need a gentle, visual reminder.

It would also be useful in every day life for things like appyling the Pomodoro Technique - A reminder of when you need to be working on a task (spikes up) and when you can rest (spikes fully down).