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Name: Ronak ShahLocation: Mumbai, IndiaOccupation: Tech YouTuberRoom size: 13 m² (140 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$20KSocial media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Ronak.I’m a YouTuber who reviews tech on my channel called RON TEK.Since childhood, I have had a liking for computers, gaming consoles, and mobile phones.During my teenage years, I witnessed the entire transition of phones from simple devices that could barely make calls and send texts to the advent of smartphones.I became obsessed with every new phone launch and the features they brought.Additionally, my passion for gaming led me to build my own PC, considering…

Name: Cory JohnsonLocation: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOccupation: Commercial RoofingRoom size: 12 m² (129 ft²)Social media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a full-time commercial roofer.While I love my job, my real passion lies in photography and videography.I try to uphold a reputation for delivering high-quality, visually alluring photography with clean editing while sustaining a consistent minimal style.With content creation, I aim to assist brands to construct a deeper, more genuine relationship with their audience.I do this by creating engaging stories around the photos/videos and, most importantly, by having fun.You can check me out on Instagram at @corssonpv.Take us…

Name: Nuria QueroLocation: Barcelona, SpainOccupation: XR Freelance DesignerRoom size: 15 m² (164 ft²)Cost of setup: ~€3,5K ($3,7K)Social media: Instagram, TwitterWebsite: Nuria QueroHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfThis is always the hardest question to answer. But let’s try:My name is Nuria Quero. I work as a freelance designer focused on UX design for interactive experiences and games through the web, AR & emerging tech.Although I’m originally from Barcelona, I spent over six years in London, which still feels like a second home to me.However, when my in-laws retired and moved to the countryside during the pandemic, we decided to return…

Name: Ashley SainatoLocation: Charlotte, North Carolina, USOccupation: Service CoordinatorCost of setup: $1KHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a Service Coordinator for a construction contractor.I make sure our crews get paid.I recently came back from a 12-week maternity leave. It can be hectic, but I’ve been enjoying my time back.I absolutely love my job and my teammates. I’m lucky that my job allows me to have the work & life balance that it does.I’m 34 years old. Mom to a 3-month-old baby boy named Orin and two old dogs — Emma and Graham.I have lived in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio…

Name: Brett AtkinsonLocation: Irvine, California, USOccupation: Branded Content Producer and Freelance Front-End DeveloperRoom size: 24 m² (260 ft²)Social media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a 35-year-old producer of branded content for Taco Bell.My team and I are responsible for all the video content that comes out of Taco Bell.We handle all types of video content, from internal videos to certain broadcast ad spots.Photograph by Andrew DucoteI majored in film in college.Quickly, I learned that Hollywood was not the right fit for me and that corporate content and advertising offered better career and financial opportunities.My main job aside,…

This sponsored post is brought to you by Ecoline Windows, a Canadian-based company specialising in replacement windows, doors, and patio doors for the residential market.Regardless of the nature of the business, no office employee or remote worker wants to work in a space that is poorly designed or decorated.The common culprit is lighting — long exposure to harsh lights can lead to migraines or vertigo.This is why light design and taking care of the office’s illumination are crucial, yet sometimes overlooked.Today, we’ll guide you toward the best option to improve your office’s looks and productivity.The science behind lightLighting can have…

Name: Joel HonkanenLocation: Järvenpää, FinlandOccupation: StudentCost of setup: ~€3K ($3,2K)Hello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey! My name is Joel, and I’m a third-year Energy engineering student at the University of Applied Sciences.My studies mainly focus on energy production, delivery, and storage methods, along with energy efficiency, hydrogen economy, and carbon dioxide recovery.I finished my earlier ICT degree in 2013, where I think my interest in PCs and setups comes from.During the seven years between my studies, I worked mainly in the technology industry.In my teenage years and early adulthood, I was lost.I didn’t have a plan for the future.I…

Name: Thomas SanlisLocation: Nantes, FranceOccupation: Web Developer and Indie HackerRoom size: 9 m² (97 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$3,7KSocial media: TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi there, thanks for having me on Maker Stations! My name is Thomas, and I’m a 27-year-old developer and indie hacker from France.I attended a school called Hetic, where I received a five-year education in web development, design, and marketing.Currently, I divide my time between indie hacking, teaching at Ada Tech School — an inclusive tech school in Nantes, and doing freelance development and design work.I started indie hacking three years ago, and it’s just…

Name: Adam PetersLocation: Brisbane, AustraliaOccupation: Customer Service ManagerRoom size: 9 m² (97 ft²)Social media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfYo! How’s it going? My name is Adam.I’m currently working as a Customer Service Manager at the Australian retailer Myer based in Brisbane, Australia.I’ve been with the company for over ten years, and my experience ranges across the business, including online fulfilment, sales, and logistics.My role is store-based, and I’m not currently working from home.I use my workspace as a creative outlet where I pursue my other passions in photography and videography.A large window on the left side provides enough…

Name: ZwitzhLocation: Copenhagen, DenmarkOccupation: Street ArtistRoom size: 6 m² (65 ft²)Cost of setup: Almost freeSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello, my name is Zwitzh, and I make street art.This is my cosy (and secret) workspace. Here I prepare my pieces, write and draw. And take a nap in my armchair. :-)I set up switches and other electrical installations with texts on them in the tension field between the city’s graffiti and the endless municipal electrical installations.The switches can be philosophical and existentialistic, but also time concepts and sometimes just thoughts. Anyway, things you can’t normally turn on…