Boost Productivity with a Cozy, Retro Workspace Experience

Boost Productivity with a Cozy, Retro Workspace ExperienceBoost Productivity with a Cozy, Retro Workspace Experience

The network for creativity

Join 1.25M professional creatives like you

Connect with clients, get discovered, and run your business 100% commission-free

Creatives on Contra have earned over $150M and we are just getting started

Back to feedPost

Elaf Elsheikh

• Jun 15

I'm building Until it Melts: a cozy, retro productivity space.

~~the idea~~

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through TikTok and kept seeing videos of people studying alongside physical objects,

~like a video of melting ice or a candle slowly burning down.

I loved the idea of using these as a calming visual aid to track time.

I wanted to capture that feeling, but wrap it in the nostalgia of an old-school 2000s PC desktop to make a workspace you actually want to spend time in.

~~how it works~~

1. You input your tasks and set your session time.

2. You watch a calming visual to track your progress.

3. If you start falling behind your set pace, your tasks physically "heat up"

4. Need company? Pick a desk companion that hangs out on your screen and reacts to how your work session is going.

5. Need a break? Play a game or jot down some notes!

~~the vision~~

Productivity doesn't have to be boring. Sometimes you just need a digital workspace that feels like a cozy, retro game to get in the zone.

Can't believe how fun it was to bring this vibe to life using Figma Make.

Try it out: https://untilitmelts.figma.site

Let's get things done before the ice melts. 🧊 More updates coming soon!

UI Design UX Design Figma Make configmakeathon Figma

Muhtasim Shahriyer

pro

• Jun 16

so cool!

Shweta D

• Jun 15

hehe good one

Elaf Elsheikh

• Jun 16

😊

Isabel Feuerstein

pro

• Jun 15

okay wow incredible concept and designs

Elaf Elsheikh

• Jun 16

thank youu 😊

Monodeep Samanta

pro

• Jul 19

Retro Reel Timer — Minimal Cartoon UI A playful reinterpretation of a classic reel-to-reel timer, redesigned with a softer colour palette, simplified shapes and a clean cartoon-inspired visual style. The interface keeps the nostalgic character of analogue recording equipment while presenting the controls in a modern, friendly and easy-to-understand layout.

The design focuses on strong visual hierarchy, balanced spacing and clear interaction states. Bold timer typography, rounded controls and subtle depth help the interface feel approachable without becoming visually cluttered, creating a distinctive concept suitable for a mobile timer, audio recorder or productivity application.

Figma Jitter ProtoPie Interaction Design UI Design UX Design

MD Rafee Alam

• Jul 22

The reel spools doubling as eyes is a smart way to add character without adding extra elements, keeps the layout clean while still being playful. Nice fit for a productivity tool that doesn't want to feel sterile.

Oleg Savchuk

• Jul 19

andGather – Landing page

Brand Design UI Design Web Design Figma

Bella Brillantes

pro

• Jul 20

Love this!

Grecia Valero

• Jul 19

I redesigned the website for this project, keeping its core elements while making it more modern and techy with dark mode by default, eye-catching floating animations, and improved color contrast.

Do you think the redesign I made in Figma is better? Or is the original version better?

Web Design Figma Claude

19 voted

40%

28 voted

60%

47 votes

Closed

Ehtasham Ali

• Jul 20

Both of them looks nice but I can clearly see a big mistake on the footer the orig light page footer should be white or blue in color. @Grecia Valero that's why everyone's voted on the dark mode