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Name: Richard Hug Location: Zurich, Switzerland Occupation: Product Manager, Designer, Hobbyist, Gamer Room size: 20 m² (215 ft²) Cost of setup: ~5K CHF ($6K) Website: Richie Hug Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Richie Hug — a Swiss‑Mexican product‑and‑design nerd from Zurich, Switzerland. Outside of work, I’m into gaming (mostly horror or AAA games), and I love to design and build stuff. I’ve built PCs and keyboards over the last decade, and most recently, I’ve revamped my PC setup and gaming/working desk to match what you see in this tour. Take us through your setup PC ItemModelMotherboardNZXT N7…

Name: James M Location: England, UK Occupation: Logistics Manager Room size: 9 m² (97,5 ft²) Cost of setup: ~£7,3K ($9,7K) Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is James, and I have always wanted to create a space to enjoy my hobbies. I recently moved house with my partner, and I realised this was the perfect opportunity to use a blank canvas and create something of my own. Historically, I haven’t had the full opportunity to create a space entirely for myself, and due to this, I put many hours into the design, sourcing of equipment, and researching…

Name: Lee Seung Heon Location: Daegu, South Korea Occupation: Art Teacher Room size: 10 m2 (108 ft2) Cost of setup: $8,1K Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello! I’m an academy instructor, teaching art and design to high school students. I find great joy in helping my students discover their creativity and develop their artistic sense. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch them grow, building a strong foundation while expressing their individuality. Every day, I share the joy and sense of accomplishment that art brings, and I’m dedicated to supporting my students as they move toward their…

Name: Nikhil Daimari Location: Assam, India Occupation: Graphic Designer Room size: 12 m² (14×9 ft) Cost of setup: $2K Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a 26-year-old graphic designer working full-time at a digital marketing agency. Beyond my 9 to 5, I take on freelance projects focused on 3D modelling and environment creation. This creative journey wasn’t my original path, but the COVID era pushed me to explore something new. That period became a buffer that led me to my true calling, and now, I absolutely love what I do. In addition to design and…

Name: Kevin Paul Santos Location: Metro Manila, Philippines Occupation: Graphic Designer/Visual Identity Designer Room size: 6 m² (64,5 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$10K Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a creative professional with over 14 years of experience in graphic design. My work revolves around crafting visual identities that help brands stand out across various industries. Currently, I work remotely as a senior brand designer for a US-based company, while also running a freelance practice and creating content about my workspace and life as a designer dad. Take us through your setup ItemModelMain monitorASUS ProArt…

Tired of plastic bricks and tangle-prone hubs messing up your setup? These USB-C hubs don’t just do the job — they actually look good doing it. Here’s a quick roundup of clean, compact, and design-friendly hubs that won’t ruin your desk aesthetic. Satechi Aluminum Multi-Port Adapter V2 Best for: MacBook users who care about colour matching. Why it works: Sleek aluminium finish in space grey or silver. Matches Apple gear, has all the ports (HDMI, USB-A, SD, Ethernet), and looks like it belongs. Anker 555 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) Best for: Everyday plug-and-play with no fuss. Why it works: Matte black,…

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 If your workspace has turned into a dumping ground for cables, crumbs, and chaos, don’t worry. These nine easy fixes will help you reclaim your desk, clear your head, and maybe even enjoy sitting down to work again.1. Do a surface sweepClear everything off your desk. Yes, everything. Wipe it down, then only put back what you actually use every day. That dried-up pen? Bin it. That fourth notebook? It can live in a drawer.How…

Name: Chris Brueggeman Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA Occupation: Video Editor Room size: 28 m² (300 ft²) Cost of setup: $625 Social media: Instagram Photos made by: mabincredible Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi there! I’m Chris Brueggeman, a video editor based in St. Louis, MO. I have a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Mass Communications and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film & Media Studies from Lindenwood University. Having spent over a decade doing video editing, I’ve really discovered my passion in this field. It allows me to be creative and stay up to date on…

Name: Med Badr Chemmaoui Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Occupation: Sr Product Designer, Design Manager Room size: 23 m² (250 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$6-7K Social media: Instagram Website: Med Badr Chemmaoui Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I am a seasoned Product Designer with 8+ years of expertise in crafting digital solutions that seamlessly blend functionality, strong UX, and aesthetics. Beyond design, I’m a photographer and content creator passionate about storytelling, with a side interest in the art and craft of typography. Take us through your setup ItemModelMonitorApple Studio Display ×2 Monitor light barXiaomi Mi Light Bar LaptopMacBook Pro…

Name: Nicolai Jul Location: Aarhus, Denmark Occupation: Working with kids and young people diagnosed with ADHD Room size: Small room — just 120 cm wide, facing a window Cost of setup: $6,5K Social media: Personal Instagram, Setup Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m 45 years old, a father to three teenage kids. We live in a small Danish city near the ocean. I have been an Apple user since the first iPad came out. In my spare time, I have a passion for bike riding and cleaning my car. I work in an institution with kids and…