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: Kirsti LangLocation: Cape Town, SASocial media: BlueSky, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTokWhat notable equipment did you choose? Item Model Monitor Dell S2722DC QHDSamsung F24T350FHA Laptop MacBook Pro 14 (M2 Pro, 16GB) Keyboard Epomaker x Feker Galaxy80 Keyb Mouse Logitech G705 Chair Pipersong Meditation Chair Microphone Shure MV7 Microphone arm Elgato Mic Arm Desk Orro standing desk + Tabletop Lamp YEELIGHT Bedside Lamp Tell us more about your set-upMy office has been through many iterations over…
Author: Francesco Riganese
Francesco Riganese
Francesco is a maker, engineer, and 3D printing enthusiast passionate about building tools and spaces that inspire creativity. With a background in software development and hands-on hardware projects, he explores the intersection of digital fabrication, productivity, and modern workspaces. When he’s not designing or experimenting, Francesco shares insights to help others create smarter, more efficient environments for work and making.
Name: Rohit Saini Location: Arizona, United States Occupation: E-Commerce and YouTube Cost of setup: $2,1K Social media: YouTube Take us through your setup ItemModelMonitorDell UltraSharp 27 4K Thunderbolt Hub Monitor U2725QEMonitor light barASOKO LED Under Cabinet Lighting LaptopMacBook Pro 2021 M1 (Personal)MacBook Air 2024 M3 (Work) SpeakersBose Soundlink Mini II HeadphonesSony WH1000XM5 KeyboardApple Magic Keyboard MouseLogitech MX Master 3S ChairFlexiSpot C7 Desk shelfKIVY Dual Monitor Riser Desk matPremium Felt Desk Mat Desk lampONEWISH Industrial Table Lamp My setup consists of objects that I use on a daily basis, some of which I’ve had for years. I’ve always reminded myself to…
Name: Hanven Yang Location: Ohio, USA Occupation: Supply Chain Manager Room size: 14 m² (148 ft²) Cost of setup: Lost track LOL (About $10K) Social media: YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey there! My name is Han. I’m currently 26 years old living out of Ohio. My main job is a supply chain manager at a Fortune 500. I work in the startup/incubation business unit of my company, so I get to be in an interesting position where I help start up and manage completely new brands and ensure there is enough product flowing through the supply…
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: SebastianLocation: Friesland, Lower Saxony – GermanyOccupation: In training at a private schoolRoom size: 21 m² (226 ft²)Cost of setup: ~€300 ($349) not including the Tower-PCSocial media: TiktokWebsite: ChemHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHej! Thank you very much for inviting me to this interview.My name is Sebastian, and as of today, in my late twenties.I was born near Frankfurt but moved with my family to northern Germany at an early age.I’m glad I grew…
Name: Matt Morris Location: Kansas, United States Occupation: IT Systems Analyst Room size: 11 m² (120 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$30K Social media: Instagram, Reddit, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m an IT Systems Analyst working for a globally recognised tax firm, where I’ve been fortunate to grow alongside a talented team. While my main focus is on asset and software management, my day-to-day often stretches beyond that. I dabble in all things IT, from streamlining workflows to assisting with internal video production projects. I’ve held a variety of roles since getting my first tech job in…
Name: Giuseppe Location: Warsaw, Poland Occupation: Freelance Content Marketer by day, YT Content Creator at night Room size: 28 m² (300 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$11K Social media: Instagram, X, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey there! My name is Giuseppe, I’m from Italy but I live in Poland. I am a freelance Content Marketer by day, and YouTube Tech Creator at night. What I do on a daily basis is create content for my clients that drives sales to their business. I started four years ago, when I was 18, as a “simple” video editor and…
Name: Mark Harun Location: Brussels, Belgium Occupation: Software Engineer Room size: 11 m² (118 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€6K ($7K) Social media: X Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a Filipino-Belgian based in Brussels, where I live with my boyfriend and our Ragdoll cat. I work as a Staff Software Engineer, building enterprise software. I’ve been in Europe for over a decade now and have been working remotely full-time for the past five years. Beyond tech, I have a deep appreciation for nature, design, and science, and I enjoy following politics and emerging technologies. I like to approach…
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: Razvan BadeaLocation: Bucharest, RomaniaOccupation: Product Designer & Founder at Artone StudioRoom size: 10,42 m² (112 ft²)Cost of setup: Around $1,9K on furniture/lighting/decorations, and about $11,5K on work devices/tech gearSocial media: LinkedIn, XHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey, I’m Razvan. I’m a designer and founder based in Europe.I run Artone Studio, a design agency focused on helping early-stage startups build digital products, websites, and brands.Most of our clients are pre-seed to Series B founders…
Name: Yu Sin, Hsu Location: Taipei, Taiwan Occupation: UI Designer Room size: 8 m² (86 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$3,5K Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! I’m Yu Sin, a UI designer with nearly six years of experience. I’ve worked in SaaS companies, design studios, and as a freelancer. Currently, I design interfaces at a cloud server company. With a background in industrial design, I’m drawn to well-crafted, aesthetic products, where form is just as important as function. I often collect and share my favourite finds on Instagram. Gundam [a Japanese military science fiction media franchise…
Working from a small home office or tight corner? A good chair still matters. In fact, it matters more. Most ergonomic chairs are massive. Or ugly. Or both. And if you’re working from a compact home office, you can’t exactly roll in a hulking mesh throne with a headrest the size of your torso. Also, the wrong chair can dominate the room, block light, or make it hard to move around. The right one, in turn, just gets on with the job — supports your back throughout the workday and tucks neatly under your desk when you’re done. We looked…