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Name: Mathieu B.Location: Montrouge, a small town and commune next to Paris, FranceOccupation: Graphic DesignerRoom size: 25 m² (269 ft²)Cost of setup: $4,5KSocial media: Instagram, Reddit, TwitterWebsite: Mathieu BrageulHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m 38 years old, I have two daughters and I work as a freelance graphic designer in the Paris area.In 2005, I graduated from the Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués (LISAA) in Rennes and began working immediately after completing my studies.Initially, I worked for a design studio, followed by a newspaper, and eventually, I secured a position as an illustrator for real estate developers.The graphic designer…
Name: Emmie VillegasLocation: Quezon City, the PhilippinesOccupation: Architect & Multi-disciplinary DesignerRoom size: 28 m² (301 ft²)Cost of setup: $6KSocial media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m Emmie, an architect and designer by trade.My passion lies in creating and designing things, particularly objects and spaces that enhance the user experience.I primarily work as a freelance architect, but I also enjoy spending my free time doing graphic design, specialising in book layouts and thumbnail art.Emmie is an architect, designer, and entrepreneur based in Quezon City, Philippines. He loves curating design ideas and essentials on his InstagramApart from being a YouTube…
Name: Wouter de BresLocation: Voorschoten, the NetherlandsOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 9 m² (97 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$5KSocial media: TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m Wouter de Bres.I’m a father of the most beautiful twin daughters in the world and a product designer & former psychologist from Voorschoten, the Netherlands.When I transitioned from psychology to design, I was initially embarrassed about my background.However, I soon realised that having a Psychology Master’s degree is a valuable asset for a designer.In the morning, Wouter de Bres likes to settle into his armchair and enjoy a cup of coffee. He spends time reading…
Name: Kris VillanoLocation: Cainta, Rizal, the PhilippinesOccupation: Multimedia ArtistRoom size: 7 m² (75 ft²)Cost of setup: $3,2KSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! My name is Kris. I’m a creative based in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines.I’m currently working as Multimedia Artist Virtual Assistant for a US-based company — we provide content for people (mostly in real estate).I remember back then my Ninja Turtles drawings got featured in a local newspaper here in the Philippines. I also used to dabble with Legos a lot when I was young.I’ve been a creative ever since.But I didn’t really take it seriously until…
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Name: Rochelle McNallyLocation: Atlanta, GeorgiaOccupation: HR Talent AnalyticsRoom size: 4,5 m² (48 ft²)Cost of setup: $910Hello! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy husband and I purchased a house a year ago and have been working to bring it up to modern times.It was originally a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home, but the previous owners had converted the third bedroom into a master bathroom and left a small 12×4 ft room.Initially, we didn’t know what to do with such a small room.We considered using it as additional closet space but ended up trying to make it work as a home office.The previous owner…
Name: Ogeh EzeonuLocation: Lagos, NigeriaOccupation: Digital Product Designer Room size: 15 m² (164 ft²)Social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TwitterWebsite: Ogeh EzeonuHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi there. I’m Ogeh (sounds like Oh-gei), a freelance senior product designer at Toptal. I am currently based in Lagos, Nigeria.Previously, I led design and innovation at a fintech startup, crafting intuitive digital solutions to everyday problems within the finance industry.I have been working remotely for a couple of years and have been fortunate to work on a number of exciting projects with companies such as 3Blackdot, Motley Fools, and AspireIQ.Ogeh has two windows…
Name: Stefana TeodoroiuLocation: Bucharest, RomaniaOccupation: Content CreatorRoom size: 16 m² (172 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$1KSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, my name is Stefana, and I am a 31-year-old content creator from Romania. I didn’t really plan to become one.It just happened when I began sharing some of my hobbies online as the YouTube/Instagram platform started expanding in my country.It caught me by surprise, but I do try to make the best of it.Stefana’s workstation stays organised with three IKEA ALEX drawers — they provide ample space for her WFH essentialsI make my living by partnering…
Name: Enzo SalvadorLocation: Marikina, PhilippinesOccupation: Multimedia arts student/Freelance graphic designerRoom size: 1,31 m² (14 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$2KSocial media: Behance, Instagram, TikTokHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello, I’m Enzo, an aspiring 20-year-old graphic designer and multimedia arts student from the Philippines.As an art student focused on creative projects, my hobbies closely align with my studies.I also draw, paint, bake, and create more graphic design projects in my free time!I also add gaming to the mix. I usually play games like Pokemon, The Sims, Valorant, and some childhood games on my DSi/3DS. I have been a big K-pop fan since…
Name: SJ ZhangLocation: New York City, USOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 23 m² (250 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$5KSocial media: TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work at Compound — a wealth management startup helping people in tech with their finances.Over weekends, I love over-engineering my personal website.I wrote about my build on Twitter, and it is also how I was discovered by Maker Stations.Workspace Tours & Home Office IdeasGet inspired by our workspace tours with creators and makers across the globe. Create the home office space that works for you.Maker StationsEditorial TeamTake us through your setup Item Model Monitor…