Merge pull request 'Fat square interesting buttons' (#3) from fat_square_interesting_buttons into main

Reviewed-on: http://192.168.1.74:30008/kfj001/bong_hit_timer_android/pulls/3

app/src/main/java/com/example/countdowntimer/CountdownCanvasView.kt

@@ -24,12 +24,12 @@ class CountdownCanvasView @JvmOverloads constructor(
         isFakeBoldText = false
     }
     private val ringPaint = Paint(Paint.ANTI_ALIAS_FLAG).apply {
-        color = Color.parseColor("#6750A4")
+        color = ContextCompat.getColor(context, R.color.md_color_ring_progress)
         style = Paint.Style.STROKE
         strokeWidth = 16f
     }
     private val ringBgPaint = Paint(Paint.ANTI_ALIAS_FLAG).apply {
-        color = Color.parseColor("#D0BCFF")
+        color = ContextCompat.getColor(context, R.color.md_color_ring_track)
         style = Paint.Style.STROKE
         strokeWidth = 16f
     }

app/src/main/java/com/example/countdowntimer/CountdownDialog.kt

@@ -18,8 +18,8 @@ class CountdownDialog(
     private val prefs: SharedPreferences
 ) : Dialog(context) {
     private lateinit var cvCountdown: CountdownCanvasView
-    private lateinit var btnStop: Button
+    private lateinit var btnStop: View
-    private lateinit var btnRestart: Button
+    private lateinit var btnRestart: View
     private lateinit var btnDismiss: Button
     private var timer: CountDownTimer? = null
     private var toneGenerator: ToneGenerator? = null
@@ -61,14 +61,10 @@ class CountdownDialog(
                 val progress = millisUntilFinished.toFloat() / durationMillis
                 cvCountdown.setProgress(progress)
 
-                if (millisUntilFinished >= durationMillis) {
-                    cvCountdown.setText(context.getString(R.string.countdown_text))
-                } else {
                 val secondsLeft = (millisUntilFinished / 1000).toInt() + 1
                 cvCountdown.setText(secondsLeft.toString())
-                }
 
-                if (millisUntilFinished <= 3000 && millisUntilFinished > 1000) {
+                if (secondsLeft >= 1 && secondsLeft <= 3) {
                     playTone(ToneGenerator.TONE_PROP_BEEP)
                     if (prefs.getBoolean("vibration", true)) {
                         vibrator?.vibrate(50)

app/src/main/res/color/chip_duration_bg.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<selector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
+    <item android:state_checked="true" android:color="#81C784" />
+    <item android:color="#E8E8E8" />
+</selector>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_duration_default.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="rectangle">
+    <corners android:radius="40dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#81C784"
+        android:endColor="#4CAF50"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#A5D6A7" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_duration_disabled.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="rectangle">
+    <corners android:radius="40dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#C8E6C9"
+        android:endColor="#A5D6A7"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#E8F5E9" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_duration_pressed.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="rectangle">
+    <corners android:radius="40dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#66BB6A"
+        android:endColor="#388E3C"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#81C784" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_duration_selector.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<selector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_duration_disabled" android:state_enabled="false" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_duration_pressed" android:state_pressed="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_duration_pressed" android:state_activated="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_duration_default" />
+</selector>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_restart_default.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#42A5F5"
+        android:endColor="#1565C0"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#90CAF9" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_restart_disabled.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#90CAF9"
+        android:endColor="#64B5F6"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#BBDEFB" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_restart_pressed.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#1E88E5"
+        android:endColor="#0D47A1"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#42A5F5" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_restart_selector.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<selector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_restart_disabled" android:state_enabled="false" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_restart_pressed" android:state_pressed="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_restart_pressed" android:state_activated="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_restart_default" />
+</selector>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_start_default.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#4CAF50"
+        android:endColor="#2E7D32"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#66BB6A" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_start_disabled.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#A5D6A7"
+        android:endColor="#81C784"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#C8E6C9" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_start_pressed.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#388E3C"
+        android:endColor="#1B5E20"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#4CAF50" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_start_selector.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<selector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_start_disabled" android:state_enabled="false" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_start_pressed" android:state_pressed="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_start_pressed" android:state_activated="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_start_default" />
+</selector>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_stop_default.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#EF5350"
+        android:endColor="#C62828"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#EF9A9A" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_stop_disabled.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#EF9A9A"
+        android:endColor="#E57373"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#FFCDD2" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_stop_pressed.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,13 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<shape xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:shape="oval">
+    <size android:width="120dp" android:height="120dp" />
+    <gradient
+        android:angle="270"
+        android:startColor="#E53935"
+        android:endColor="#B71C1C"
+        android:type="linear" />
+    <stroke
+        android:width="3dp"
+        android:color="#EF5350" />
+</shape>

app/src/main/res/drawable/btn_stop_selector.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<selector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android">
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_stop_disabled" android:state_enabled="false" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_stop_pressed" android:state_pressed="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_stop_pressed" android:state_activated="true" />
+    <item android:drawable="@drawable/btn_stop_default" />
+</selector>

app/src/main/res/drawable/ic_keyboard_arrow_down.xml

@@ -4,6 +4,6 @@
     android:viewportWidth="24"
     android:viewportHeight="24">
     <path
-        android:fillColor="#6750A4"
+        android:fillColor="#FFFFFF"
         android:pathData="M7.41,8.59L12,13.17l4.59,-4.58L18,10l-6,6 -6,-6z"/>
 </vector>

app/src/main/res/drawable/ic_refresh_square.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<vector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:width="48dp"
+    android:height="48dp"
+    android:viewportWidth="24"
+    android:viewportHeight="24">
+    <path
+        android:fillColor="#FFFFFF"
+        android:pathData="M17.65,6.35C16.2,4.9 14.21,4 12,4c-4.42,0 -7.99,3.58 -7.99,8s3.57,8 7.99,8c3.73,0 6.84,-2.55 7.73,-6h-2.08c-0.82,2.33 -3.04,4 -5.65,4 -3.31,0 -6,-2.69 -6,-6s2.69,-6 6,-6c1.66,0 3.14,0.69 4.22,1.78L13,11h7V4L17.65,6.35z"
+        android:strokeWidth="0" />
+</vector>

app/src/main/res/drawable/ic_stop_square.xml

@@ -0,0 +1,11 @@
+<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
+<vector xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
+    android:width="48dp"
+    android:height="48dp"
+    android:viewportWidth="24"
+    android:viewportHeight="24">
+    <path
+        android:fillColor="#FFFFFF"
+        android:pathData="M6,6h12v12H6z"
+        android:strokeWidth="0" />
+</vector>

app/src/main/res/layout/activity_main.xml

@@ -110,15 +110,22 @@
                         </LinearLayout>
                     </LinearLayout>
 
-                    <com.google.android.material.button.MaterialButton
+                    <Button
                         android:id="@+id/btnDurationLabel"
-                        style="@style/Widget.Material3.Button.OutlinedButton"
+                        android:layout_width="180dp"
-                        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
+                        android:layout_height="80dp"
-                        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
                         android:layout_marginTop="32dp"
+                        android:background="@drawable/btn_duration_selector"
                         android:text="@string/start_timer"
                         android:drawableEnd="@drawable/ic_keyboard_arrow_down"
-                        app:cornerRadius="20dp" />
+                        android:drawablePadding="8dp"
+                        android:paddingStart="16dp"
+                        android:paddingEnd="16dp"
+                        android:textColor="#FFFFFF"
+                        android:textSize="18sp"
+                        android:textStyle="bold"
+                        android:gravity="center"
+                        android:includeFontPadding="false" />
 
                     <HorizontalScrollView
                         android:id="@+id/hsvDurationOptions"
@@ -139,6 +146,8 @@
                                 style="@style/Widget.Material3.Chip.Suggestion.Elevated"
                                 android:layout_width="wrap_content"
                                 android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+                                android:minWidth="56dp"
+                                app:chipBackgroundColor="@color/chip_duration_bg"
                                 android:text="5s" />
 
                             <com.google.android.material.chip.Chip
@@ -146,7 +155,9 @@
                                 style="@style/Widget.Material3.Chip.Suggestion.Elevated"
                                 android:layout_width="wrap_content"
                                 android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+                                android:minWidth="56dp"
                                 android:checked="true"
+                                app:chipBackgroundColor="@color/chip_duration_bg"
                                 android:text="10s" />
 
                             <com.google.android.material.chip.Chip
@@ -154,6 +165,8 @@
                                 style="@style/Widget.Material3.Chip.Suggestion.Elevated"
                                 android:layout_width="wrap_content"
                                 android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+                                android:minWidth="56dp"
+                                app:chipBackgroundColor="@color/chip_duration_bg"
                                 android:text="15s" />
 
                             <com.google.android.material.chip.Chip
@@ -161,19 +174,25 @@
                                 style="@style/Widget.Material3.Chip.Suggestion.Elevated"
                                 android:layout_width="wrap_content"
                                 android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+                                android:minWidth="56dp"
+                                app:chipBackgroundColor="@color/chip_duration_bg"
                                 android:text="30s" />
                         </com.google.android.material.chip.ChipGroup>
                     </HorizontalScrollView>
 
-                    <com.google.android.material.button.MaterialButton
+                    <Button
                         android:id="@+id/btnStart"
-                        style="@style/Widget.Material3.Button"
+                        android:layout_width="120dp"
-                        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
+                        android:layout_height="120dp"
-                        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
                         android:layout_marginTop="16dp"
+                        android:background="@drawable/btn_start_selector"
+                        android:drawableTop="@drawable/ic_play_arrow"
+                        android:gravity="center"
+                        android:padding="16dp"
                         android:text="@string/start_timer"
-                        app:cornerRadius="20dp"
+                        android:textColor="#FFFFFF"
-                        app:icon="@drawable/ic_play_arrow" />
+                        android:textSize="16sp"
+                        android:textStyle="bold" />
 
                 </LinearLayout>
             </com.google.android.material.card.MaterialCardView>

app/src/main/res/layout/dialog_countdown.xml

@@ -5,47 +5,79 @@
     android:layout_height="match_parent"
     android:background="#80000000">
 
+    <com.example.countdowntimer.CountdownCanvasView
+        android:id="@+id/cvCountdown"
+        android:layout_width="0dp"
+        android:layout_height="0dp"
+        app:layout_constraintBottom_toTopOf="@id/buttonRow"
+        app:layout_constraintDimensionRatio="1:1"
+        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
+        app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent"
+        app:layout_constraintTop_toTopOf="parent" />
+
+    <LinearLayout
+        android:id="@+id/buttonRow"
+        android:layout_width="0dp"
+        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+        android:layout_marginBottom="48dp"
+        android:gravity="center"
+        android:orientation="horizontal"
+        app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
+        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
+        app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent">
+
+        <FrameLayout
+            android:id="@+id/btnStop"
+            android:layout_width="100dp"
+            android:layout_height="100dp"
+            android:layout_marginEnd="16dp"
+            android:background="@drawable/btn_stop_selector"
+            android:clickable="true"
+            android:focusable="true">
+
+            <ImageView
+                android:layout_width="48dp"
+                android:layout_height="48dp"
+                android:layout_gravity="center"
+                android:contentDescription="@string/stop_timer"
+                android:src="@drawable/ic_stop_square" />
+
+        </FrameLayout>
+
+        <FrameLayout
+            android:id="@+id/btnRestart"
+            android:layout_width="100dp"
+            android:layout_height="100dp"
+            android:layout_marginStart="16dp"
+            android:background="@drawable/btn_restart_selector"
+            android:clickable="true"
+            android:focusable="true">
+
+            <ImageView
+                android:layout_width="48dp"
+                android:layout_height="48dp"
+                android:layout_gravity="center"
+                android:contentDescription="@string/restart_timer"
+                android:src="@drawable/ic_refresh_square" />
+
+        </FrameLayout>
+
+    </LinearLayout>
 
     <Button
         android:id="@+id/btnDismiss"
-        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
+        android:layout_width="100dp"
-        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
+        android:layout_height="100dp"
+        android:background="@drawable/btn_duration_selector"
+        android:gravity="center"
+        android:padding="16dp"
         android:text="Dismiss"
+        android:textColor="#FFFFFF"
+        android:textSize="14sp"
+        android:textStyle="bold"
         android:visibility="gone"
         app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
         app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
         app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent" />
 
-    <com.example.countdowntimer.CountdownCanvasView
-        android:id="@+id/cvCountdown"
-        android:layout_width="0dp"
-        android:layout_height="0dp"
-        app:layout_constraintBottom_toTopOf="@id/btnStop"
-        app:layout_constraintDimensionRatio="1:1"
-        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent"
-        app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent"
-        app:layout_constraintTop_toTopOf="parent"
-        android:layout_margin="16dp" />
-
-    <Button
-        android:id="@+id/btnStop"
-        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
-        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
-        android:text="Stop"
-        android:layout_marginTop="16dp"
-        app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
-        app:layout_constraintStart_toStartOf="parent"
-        app:layout_constraintEnd_toStartOf="@id/btnRestart"
-        app:layout_constraintHorizontal_chainStyle="spread" />
-
-    <Button
-        android:id="@+id/btnRestart"
-        android:layout_width="wrap_content"
-        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
-        android:text="Restart"
-        android:layout_marginTop="16dp"
-        app:layout_constraintBottom_toBottomOf="parent"
-        app:layout_constraintStart_toEndOf="@id/btnStop"
-        app:layout_constraintEnd_toEndOf="parent" />
-
 </androidx.constraintlayout.widget.ConstraintLayout>

app/src/main/res/values-night/colors.xml

@@ -2,4 +2,6 @@
 <resources>
     <color name="color_gradient_start">#1B3A1B</color>
     <color name="color_gradient_end">#0D1F0D</color>
+    <color name="md_color_ring_progress">#A5D6A7</color>
+    <color name="md_color_ring_track">#2E7D32</color>
 </resources>

app/src/main/res/values-night/themes.xml

@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
 <resources>
     <color name="md_theme_dark_primary">#A5D6A7</color>
+    <color name="md_theme_dark_primaryContainer">#2E7D32</color>
     <color name="md_theme_dark_secondary">#869F7C</color>
 
     <style name="Theme.CountdownTimer" parent="Theme.Material3.DayNight.NoActionBar">

app/src/main/res/values/colors.xml

@@ -3,4 +3,6 @@
     <color name="color_gradient_start">#E8F5E9</color>
     <color name="color_gradient_end">#C8E6C9</color>
     <color name="color_icon_tint">#2E7D32</color>
+    <color name="md_color_ring_progress">#2E7D32</color>
+    <color name="md_color_ring_track">#81C784</color>
 </resources>

app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml

@@ -11,4 +11,6 @@
     <string name="settings">Settings</string>
     <string name="vibration">Vibration</string>
     <string name="sounds">Sounds</string>
+    <string name="stop_timer">Stop Timer</string>
+    <string name="restart_timer">Restart Timer</string>
 </resources>

app/src/main/res/values/themes.xml

@@ -1,12 +1,14 @@
 <resources>
     <style name="Theme.CountdownTimer" parent="Theme.Material3.DayNight.NoActionBar">
         <item name="colorPrimary">@color/md_theme_light_primary</item>
+        <item name="colorPrimaryContainer">@color/md_theme_light_primaryContainer</item>
         <item name="colorSecondary">@color/md_theme_light_secondary</item>
         <item name="android:statusBarColor">@color/color_gradient_start</item>
         <item name="android:windowLightStatusBar">true</item>
     </style>
 
     <color name="md_theme_light_primary">#2E7D32</color>
+    <color name="md_theme_light_primaryContainer">#81C784</color>
     <color name="md_theme_light_secondary">#4C6842</color>
     <color name="md_theme_light_surface">#F1F8E9</color>
 </resources>

goal_prompt.txt

@@ -0,0 +1,88 @@
+# Goal: Redesign all buttons into bold, square, visually striking interactive elements
+
+## Objective
+Replace every basic/rectangular button in the app with larger, square-aspect-ratio buttons that have eye-catching visual design. The goal is to transform the UI from a generic Material 3 look into a distinctive, personality-rich interface that matches the playful "BONG HIT TIMER" brand.
+
+## Current State
+The app uses 4 visible buttons across 2 screens:
+
+**MainActivity (home screen):**
+- `btnDurationLabel` — outlined button showing selected duration (e.g. "10s") with a dropdown arrow. Uses `Widget.Material3.Button.OutlinedButton` with 20dp corners.
+- `btnStart` — filled button labeled "Start Timer" with a play icon. Uses `Widget.Material3.Button` with 20dp corners.
+
+**CountdownDialog (timer screen):**
+- `btnStop` — plain Android `Button` labeled "Stop" (default styling, small)
+- `btnRestart` — plain Android `Button` labeled "Restart" (default styling, small)
+- `btnDismiss` — plain Android `Button` labeled "Dismiss" (currently gone, shows after timer completes)
+
+## Design Requirements
+
+### 1. Square Aspect Ratio
+- Change all buttons from `wrap_content` rectangles to a fixed square size (e.g., `120dp` x `120dp` or `100dp` x `100dp`)
+- Use `app:layout_constraintDimensionRatio="1:1"` where dynamic sizing is needed
+- Buttons should feel substantial and tappable, not compact
+
+### 2. Visual Interest — Each button should have its own personality
+Create custom drawable backgrounds for each button type. Design ideas (pick the best approach):
+
+- **Circular/spherical buttons** — Buttons that look like physical 3D balls or pucks. Use gradient fills with highlights/shadows to create a convex "pressable" look.
+- **Neon/glow effect** — Since the app is a bong hit timer, a subtle neon glow that pulses or intensifies during countdown would be thematically appropriate.
+- **Retro/gaming arcade style** — Bold colors, thick borders, pressed/active states that simulate physical button depression.
+- **Gradient + icon centering** — For the timer screen, center the stop/restart icons prominently in the square buttons with bold gradient backgrounds.
+
+### 3. Interactive States
+Every button must have rich feedback:
+- **Pressed/active state** — noticeable visual change (shrink, darker shade, or inner glow)
+- **Default state** — visually engaging with gradients, shadows, or subtle animations
+- **Disabled state** — reduced opacity but still recognizable
+
+### 4. Icon Integration
+Square buttons are perfect for icon-first design:
+- **Stop button** — large centered pause/stop icon
+- **Restart button** — large centered refresh/replay icon
+- **Start button** — center the play icon, consider removing the text label since the icon is universal
+- **Duration label** — consider a pill-shaped or circular chip that pulses when tapped
+
+### 5. Color Palette
+Stay within the existing green theme (`#2E7D32` primary, `#4C6842` secondary, `#E8F5E9`/`#C8E6C9` gradient) but push it further:
+- Use the primary green for the start/positive actions
+- A red/coral accent for stop
+- A neutral or blue for restart/duration selection
+- Consider gradient transitions within each button (e.g., green to darker green top-to-bottom for a 3D effect)
+
+### 6. Shadow & Elevation
+- Add drop shadows to all buttons for depth (use `app:strokeWidth="0dp"` and custom `rippleColor` for Material buttons)
+- Create a `btn_square_default.xml` and `btn_square_pressed.xml` in `res/drawable/` for each button type
+- The pressed state should visually simulate "pressing in" (reduced shadow, lighter/darker fill)
+
+## Technical Implementation
+
+### New drawable files to create (in `res/drawable/`):
+- `btn_start_square.xml` — gradient + shadow drawable for start button
+- `btn_start_square_pressed.xml` — pressed state variant
+- `btn_stop_square.xml` — gradient + shadow drawable for stop button
+- `btn_stop_square_pressed.xml` — pressed state variant
+- `btn_restart_square.xml` — gradient + shadow drawable for restart button
+- `btn_restart_square_pressed.xml` — pressed state variant
+- `btn_duration_chip.xml` — drawable for duration selector
+
+### Layout changes needed:
+- `activity_main.xml`:
+  - `btnDurationLabel`: change to square dimensions, wrap text/icon in center, apply new drawable
+  - `btnStart`: change to square, center play icon, apply new drawable
+- `dialog_countdown.xml`:
+  - `btnStop`: change from `Button` to `com.google.android.material.button.MaterialButton`, set square dimensions, apply drawable
+  - `btnRestart`: same treatment
+  - `btnDismiss`: same treatment, keep as gone by default
+  - Adjust the ConstraintLayout chain to accommodate square buttons (may need a horizontal chain with proper spacing)
+
+### Code changes needed:
+- `CountdownDialog.kt`: Set button backgrounds programmatically if needed, ensure clickable/pressable states work
+- No changes to button click logic — only visual overhaul
+
+## Constraints
+- Use only Material 3 components already in the dependency (`com.google.android.material:material:1.11.0`)
+- Traditional XML layouts — no Compose
+- Minimum SDK 24 — no API 30+ features
+- Keep the app's existing green aesthetic but make it bolder
+- Maintain accessibility (minimum 48dp touch target, sufficient contrast)