animated-timer

A kid-friendly animated browser timer for practice sessions and other short timed activities.

Status: archived  |  Type: tool  |  Visibility: public

Tech: JavaScript  ·  Paper.js  ·  dat.GUI

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Why I built this: Built as a more engaging alternative to repeatedly searching for generic online timers, especially for pre-teens practicing music or other timed activities.

Overview

Animated Timer is a playful browser-based timer built to make timed practice sessions more engaging. Instead of acting like a plain countdown clock, it uses animated visuals and motion-heavy drawing to create a timer experience that feels more interactive and kid-friendly.

The project explored creative front-end rendering with Paper.js, configurable controls through dat.GUI, and visual ideas influenced by Bézier curves, mazes, and path-finding. It was a focused weekend build centered on utility, visual interest, and repeat usability.

Features

• Browser-based animated timer
• Kid-friendly presentation for practice sessions
• Interactive visuals built with Paper.js
• Configurable controls using dat.GUI
• Bézier-curve and maze-inspired motion/graphics
• Lightweight utility with a more engaging feel than generic timers

Installation

# clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/animated-timer.git

# enter the project directory
cd animated-timer

# install dependencies
npm install

# start the development server
npm run dev