Focus Flight
Productivity timer
Focus Flight turns starting a timer into a moment of magic. Our UX Bites show how a swipe-to-cut boarding pass replaces a plain start button, and why the metaphor sticks.
Key takeaways from 1 UX Bite
Starting the timer means swiping to cut a boarding pass, not tapping a button
The boarding pass metaphor makes the gesture self-explanatory, so no instructions are needed
A small physical gesture makes a repeated, functional action feel memorable
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Last updated: 27/08/2026
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