Live on App Store2025 · idea to App Store in 1 week
Calm Now
Rapidly prototyped breathing companion
A minimalist breathing app created to test motion design, haptics, and StoreKit paywalls in record time.
SwiftUIHapticsAudioKitLottie
- Build time
- 1 week (nights & weekends)
- Focus
- Rapid prototyping
Overview
Calm Now offers focused box-breathing sessions with synced haptics and soothing animations. Designed to help stressed teams reset quickly.
Highlights
- Customisable breathing ratios with responsive visuals.
- Immersive haptic feedback aligned to inhale / exhale cues.
- Session history and gentle reminders to keep the habit alive.
Technical Notes
- SwiftUI + Lottie animations tuned for smooth 60fps loops.
- Audio layers for ambient focus without impacting battery life.
- Core Data for storing routines and keeping state offline.
Outcome
- Proved out a fast idea-to-App-Store workflow.
- Positive user feedback for the calm, distraction-free art direction.
- Reusable breathing engine now powers newer experiments.