Definition: For u = (x,y,z) ∈ S², let t(u) = 1/max{|x|,|y|,|z|} be the first contact with ∂C.
λ = 0: Shows the cube C = f(S²). λ = 1: Shows the sphere S². The slider interpolates (1−λ)f(u) + λu, showing the continuous deformation.