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ZONE – Focus Timer: A small cube that restores your concentration

Focus. Move. Confirm.

ZONE - Focus Timer
Photo: Zone

ZONE - Focus Timer is a handmade cube made of soft silicone that puts focus back into your schedule. By turning to one of four sides – 5, 10, 25 or 60 min – the minimalist LED display starts timing your focused sequence, while soft audio reminders ensure you don't miss a moment of silence.

In a world where every ping, sprint, and webinar tries to distract us, the ZONE – Focus Timer offers a retro solution – a hand-held timer that evokes analog simplicity. This little cube doesn’t shout, “Hey, enough blabbering!” – instead, it gently whispers, “I’m here to support you.” And sometimes that’s exactly what you need.

How it works: ZONE – Focus Timer

ZONE – Focus Timer

1. Easy to turn on

Turn the cube to one of four sides (5, 10, 25 or 60 minutes) and the LED display changes the value. No unnecessary seconds or jarring colors – just focus.

2. Simple notification

Instead of vibrating your phone, a gentle vibraphone reminder sounds, giving you a pleasant break or end to the session.

3. Lightweight ergonomics

The soft silicone coating is tactilely soothing to the hand, and the cube is also pleasing to the eye and durable for everyday use.

4. Capacity

At its heart lies a custom PCB, a 600-nit LED display, and a 1000 mAh battery – enough for a full day of concentration in a tiny form factor.

ZONE – Focus Timer

Workspace Connection – ZONE – Focus Timer

For those who want a higher level analogy, there is Focus Bundle: four smaller magnetic whiteboards in a simple bamboo base. Together, the cube and the board create an “analog-digital hybrid,” ideal for brainstorming sessions or quick plans.

Photo: ZONE
ZONE - Focus Timer
Photo: ZONE

Aesthetics and moods

Three color stories available – Midnight Focus (dark elegance), Daylight Clarity (clever contrast) and Blue Flow (calm blue). The choice of color is not just decoration, but the choice of an inner state – the focus each page brings.


Who should use it?

  • Procrastinators: Two conscious turns – and you're in the game.
  • Minimalists: No dry::words, just silence and ice.
  • Hybrid workspaces: It acts as an analog complement to digital tools.

Final Thought: ZONE – Focus Timer

ZONE is not a futuristic gadget, and it doesn't have artificial intelligence. It's a pure, physical teardrop of focus that reminds us: "You are the one who sets the focus." In a world where algorithms are taking over, turning time into a "manual" cube can be deeply liberating.


Is it worth it?

The price on the Kickstarter platform is approximately $59 (around 55 EUR), the bundle will probably be a bit more. Compared to years of motivational apps like deaf notebooks or smart bracelets, ZONE music is for minimalists and those who want it simple – without the burden.


In the end – no cheap debris

ZONE – Focus Timer is not just a device, but a philosophy – a switch where you stop the digital and take over manually. Once you turn the dice, it's clear: that moment is your own time. And it doesn't take anything away from you.

 

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