Hi Product Hunt community,

I'm Dr. Meng Liu. As an Assistant Professor and researcher in the psychology of learning (PhD, Cambridge), one of the key questions my work explores is: How do we stay motivated during long, arduous projects?

The answer often lies in feedback. But in academia, writing, coding, or other areas in life, feedback is delayed, leading to what I call 'effort anxiety'—the feeling that your hard work is invisible.

FocusFrame is my answer, born from both psychological research and my hobby as a programmer. It’s a timer that applies the principle of immediate, visual reward. As you focus, a photo (randomly selected from a customizable roll) develops from blur to clarity. It's a simple mechanic with a powerful psychological payoff.

It's free for during the launch phase. I’m not just looking for users; I'm looking for fellow thinkers and builders. Your feedback is invaluable, not just for the app, but for my ongoing research into tech-assisted motivation.

Thank you for taking a look.

Best regards,
Meng

Meng Liu

FocusFrame

Maker

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