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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: Dmitriy LaptiyovLocation: Voronezh, RussiaRoom size: 16 m² (172 ft²)Cost of setup: $3K — desk setup / $2K — sim setupSocial media: Instagram, YouTubeHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, my name is Dmitriy, and I have always had many hobbies.I’ve dreamed of having my own cosy corner since school.I didn’t have the chance to set up a dedicated space, but after getting my own apartment, I finally gave free rein to my imagination and…

Name: Mariano Location: Italy Occupation: UI/UX Designer Room size: 14 m² (151 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€5K ($5,2K) Social media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi everyone! I’m Mariano, a 24-year-old Italian with a passion for design and technology. My typical day is divided into two parts: 9–5 as a UI/UX designer for a company, and 5–9 as a content creator. I’ve always wanted to combine these two great passions. The first is now my job, while the second is a work-in-progress project — ahahah. My setup is constantly evolving. I like to change, twist,…

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: Pantufla CuánticaLocation: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOccupation: Product DesignerSocial media: Instagram, XHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Pantufla, a Product Designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina.I’m currently working with a great team of talented people at Metalab.My work consists of ideating, exploring, testing, and designing digital experiences across a great variety of industries, such as mental health, developer tools, music, and AI, just to name a few.I started exploring the design path when I was…

Name: Stephen James Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Occupation: Risk Analyst Room size: 7 m² (75 ft²) Cost of setup: ~CAD4K ($2,8K) Social media: Instagram Website: Stephen James Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Stephen, an amateur runner, coffee enthusiast, and aspiring creator. I’ve worked in a corporate setting for the past 14 years, and my current role focuses on risk management. I enjoy what I do because it draws on my experience as a business analyst and gives me the opportunity to develop continuous improvement initiatives, including some programming and automation. While I’m grateful for my career and…

Name: Kalok Yeung Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Occupation: Creative Director/Digital Designer Room size: 12 m² (129 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$8K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Website: Kalok Yeung Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a creative director and digital designer based in Amsterdam, working globally. Technology has always been at the core of my passion for design. Growing up, I was obsessed with gadgets like Tamagotchis and game consoles — their playful interfaces were and still are super addictive to me. I’ve always loved exploring anything tech-related, and that curiosity has only grown over time. It shaped my…

Name: Brenda To Location: Vancouver, Canada Occupation: Phlebotomist and Lab Technician transitioning into a career in UX/UI design and freelance photography Room size: 11 m² (120 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$7K (10K CAD) Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi, I’m Brenda ‍♀️ I’ve been working hard to pursue a career in UX/UI design. I decided to switch fields after working in healthcare for the past five years. Two to three years into my career, I felt like I was capable of doing something more and that this wasn’t the endgame for me. I’ve been in…

Name: JuSong B. Location: Canada Occupation: Product Designer Room size: 18 m² (194 ft²) Cost of setup: ~5-6,5K CAD ($3,4-$4,5K) Social media: Instagram, TikTok, X, Bluesky Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! My name is JuSong. I was born in South Korea, grew up in Mexico, and currently live in Canada. I’ve always considered myself someone who’s creative and loves to express themselves through learning, creating, and sharing their interests in this fast-paced technological era. I’ve been a Product Designer for almost three years, focusing on designing both the user experience and user interface for websites and applications…

Happy New Year, everyone! We’ve gathered the very best desk setups from 2024 to help you kick off 2025 with a burst of inspiration. After this, we’re taking a short two-week break to recharge. Stay tuned for more ideas to level up your home office and boost your productivity this year. January February March April May June July August September October November December We’re a reader-supported publication. This article might contain affiliate links. It means we may receive a commission if you click a link and buy a product that our maker has recommended. All interviews were done independently.

Name: James Zhan Location: Toronto, Canada Occupation: Videographer, video editor, and audio engineer Room size: 12 m² (130 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$12.2K Social media: Tech Review YT Channel, Motion Graphics YT Channel, X Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’ve been working in digital media since 2015, before I turned 20. From 2015 to mid-2023, I worked as a metal audio engineer, mixing and mastering records for metal bands around the world. I also had my stint in portrait photography. And since 2023, I’ve been working full-time as a videographer and video editor. Like many, I started a…

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: R.U.ILocation: Osaka, JapanOccupation: Web EngineerRoom size: 10 m² (108 ft²)Cost of setup: $3,6KSocial media: XHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI write a blog [in Japanese — editor’s note] focused on gadget reviews under the theme “Stimulate your life with gadgets and things.”During the week, I work as a web engineer and marketer for an e-commerce site management company.I work remotely from this desk once a week.I’m also passionate about cameras and photography —…