Pomato is a productivity web app designed to reduce context switching during focused work.
Instead of juggling multiple tools for timing, music, and task tracking, Pomato brings everything into a single, distraction-free workspace.
I could never find a Pomodoro timer app or website that really fit the way I work.
I always ended up juggling multiple tabs just to get the full experience:
And sometimes, a strict Pomodoro timer just isn’t what I need. Depending on the task, the 25/5 cycle sometimes feels too constricting.
Built-in ambient sounds and ability to add custom Spotify playlist
Kanban board to keep track of tasks and monitor progress
Small popup timer that stays visible as you work on different tasks or tabs
Change the focus or break time based on personal preferences
Rewards you with breaks based on how long you worked
I’m looking to spot common layout patterns and get inspired by websites that are already nailing the features I want to build.
I used this to plan out the overall feel and look of the project, I also wanted to plan out the placement of features.
Now time for the fun part
The Different Timer Modes:
Pomodoro Timer & Stopwatch
Floating timer (multi-tab support)
Audio Options
This was my first time starting with a real problem and building a project around it — instead of just designing for the sake of designing.
Before this, I’d always dive straight into Figma or other designing projects with no clear plan. Ironically, that took more time to come up with a design.
I’ve always wanted to build a Pomodoro site, but my first attempt took forever, and still didn’t fix the things I personally struggled with.
This time, the design came together faster, and it actually solved the problems I set out to fix.
It taught me that planning saves time and makes the outcome way more satisfying.
I also learned how much of a difference it makes to think about how users will use the product, not just how it looks.
Overall, it was a new process for me and honestly, a really fun one.
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