Author: Francesco

A fresh coat of paint can change your mood, boost productivity, and make work feel less like work. We’ve pulled together some top colour picks that can give your workspace a whole new vibe. Ready to be inspired?1. Deep CharcoalEver thought about going dark? A deep, dark charcoal can give your office a sophisticated, calm feel. It’s perfect for making smaller rooms feel bigger and adds a touch of modern flair. “I wanted the space to feel rich and warm, so I painted the corner space charcoal black to make everything really pop,” says Robert Vidaure, a creative director from…

SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: Alexey ChernikovLocation: Berlin, GermanyOccupation: App business founderRoom size: 10 m² (108 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$2,5KSocial media: Instagram, XWebsite: AlexeyHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey! I’m Alexey, and I’m deeply interested in building software for millions of people with the smallest team possible and no external funding.I’ve built a translator app called Mate Translate. It’s got 1M monthly active users now.It integrates very well with web pages and operating systems like iOS and macOS.It’s…

️This Sunday setup is brought to you by Modomise — a design studio creating the world’s greatest desk organiser called Tower.Launching on June 29. Turn your desk space into a productivity powerhouse.Name: Dan SilvestoneLocation: Wolverhampton, UKOccupation: Motion Designer/DirectorRoom size: 2.2×2.6 m or 6 m² (65 ft²)Cost of setup: ~£8K ($10K)Social media: Instagram, XWebsite: PicaHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m Dan Silverstone.I’m a freelance motion designer and director operating under the superhero pseudonym ‘Pica’, specialising in mixed media 2D and faux 3D motion graphics.I create, make, render, encode, and upload projects with influences taken from video games, physics-based simulations, and everything…

This Sunday setup is brought to you by The Hulry Newsletter — a weekly newsletter featuring practical ideas, hand-picked apps, books, intriguing articles, and more every Friday. Subscribe for free.Name: EmmanuelLocation: Virginia, USOccupation: Senior EngineerRoom size: 16 m² (169 ft²)Social media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a Project Manager/Senior Engineer for a Telecom company.My hobbies are tech, cars, gaming, anime, music, and recently, resin figure collecting.Growing up, I was your typical guy who enjoyed playing sports, gaming, and watching anime.As I grew up, I expanded my hobbies out of curiosity and discovered there are many fun things to do…

️This Sunday setup is brought to you by Modomise — a design studio creating the world’s greatest desk organiser called Tower. The only way to reduce your desk clutter and boost your productivity.Visit Modomise today to see how the Tower works.Name: Petr HubacekLocation: Mikulčice, a small village in the Czech RepublicOccupation: Financial ControllerRoom size: 42 m² (452 ft²)Cost of setup: ~€4,5K ($4,9K)Social media: RedditHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello, my name is Petan, and I’m 30 years old. I live in a small village in the Czech Republic.I work as a financial controller, focusing on data analysis and reporting.Outside of PC…

️This Sunday setup is brought to you by Modomise — a design studio creating the world’s greatest desk organiser called Tower. The only way to reduce your desk clutter and boost your productivity.Visit Modomise today to see how the Tower works.Name: Darius DanLocation: Romania, Cluj-NapocaOccupation: Interface DesignerRoom size: 46 m² (495 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$5,3KSocial media: XHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello, I’m Darius. I’m an interface designer — I move shapes until they make sense.I started my journey designing avatars and signatures for online forums.Having possessed a natural talent for drawing since childhood, I quickly realised my true calling was…

️This Sunday setup is brought to you by Modomise — a design studio creating the world’s greatest desk organiser called Tower. The only way to reduce your desk clutter and boost your productivity.Visit Modomise today to see how the Tower works.Name: JakeLocation: Warsaw, PolandOccupation: Business AnalystRoom size: 14 m² (151 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$5K for the whole room, ~$2K for desks and PCHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI live in a quaint, cosy town just outside of Warsaw, Poland.I have worked in IT my whole professional career; a few years ago I found employment in a large firm as a Business…

You are reading Maker Stations — your Sunday newsletter, where we feature desk tours with makers and creators. Powered by Ghost.Name: Robert VidaureLocation: Inland Empire, California, USOccupation: Creative DirectorRoom size: 9,3 m² (100 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$4,5KSocial media: InstagramWebsite: Robert VidaureHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a civic designer and creative director based in Southern California.For the past 17 years, I’ve specialised in marketing and branding for the public sector.After I graduated from college, I landed a job working in a marketing and communications department for a local city.It was there that I discovered my passion for working in…

You are reading Maker Stations — your Sunday newsletter, where we feature desk tours with makers and creators. Powered by Ghost.Name: EricLocation: Washington StateOccupation: Farm Worker/HS StudentRoom size: 9,1 m² (98 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$5KHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! My name is Eric.I’m currently a high school student who has a very unhealthy obsession with trying to cure my OCD with the perfect desk setup.My tech addiction started when COVID-19 first began, and it’s a rabbit-hole I very much enjoy.I play guitar. I’ve been playing it for over 6 years now.And finally, I love shredding on my snowboard…

Name: AlexandraLocation: San Francisco, California, USAOccupation: Business Administrator Room size: 14 m² (150 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$8KSocial media: Instagram, Twitter, WebtoonHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a business administrator for a software company — they have adapted to the fully work-from-home model for their employees with very few required days in the office throughout the year.Therefore, I’m able to devote more time to reading, exploring hobbies, gardening, and maintaining a sustainable fitness routine.Outside of work, I’m very passionate about drawing and illustration.I actually graduated with an art degree with hopes of working in the animation industry, but…