MarinaraTimer Experiments

Years ago, one developer created MarinaraTimer during ThreeFiveTwo's annual hackathon. We're thrilled with how useful and popular the app has become. Now we see an opportunity to discover the next version of MarinaraTimer using an experimental approach. We invite you to join us.

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Recent posts

The perils of experimentation

August 10, 2022

Well, it’s been a bit of a rough few days!

Three-month retrospective

August 5, 2022

Looking back on what's been done, and what I've learned.

Actual user feedback

July 6, 2022

A month has passed since opening up the prototype, and we have some feedback!

Inviting more users

June 8, 2022

This experiment is ready for a broader audience.

First user feedback

May 13, 2022

My first user encounters some problems, and has some suggestions.

Initial user experience

May 4, 2022

I start with a lean user flow and basic elements, and try not to get distracted.

Coding the System Model, Part 2

May 3, 2022

I build out some calculations and processes.

Coding the System Model, Part 1

May 2, 2022

I build out some models, relationships, and tasks.

Blogging with Webflow

April 29, 2022

Using Webflow has been very positive, but you can still learn from my mistakes.

System modeling

April 28, 2022

A system model separates key concerns and gives the product team a solid foundation.

Our prototyping stack

April 27, 2022

I plan for a platform that supports our goals of rapid experimentation and learning.

First steps

April 26, 2022

Before diving in, I align on our motivations, constraints, and direction.