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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: Reggie, or HitsLocation: Texas, USOccupation: Tech supportRoom size: 20 m² (215 ft²)Cost of setup: in the range of $7KSocial media: Twitch, YouTube, XHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy name is Reggie, or Hits (short for Hitsupod).I’m a freelance full stack developer, currently working as a tech support agent.I’m a hobbyist; I enjoy creating things, from photography and tufting to thrifting and fixing things up.I have five dogs who are the start and end…

In honour of Back to the Future Day on October 21, we’re showcasing Chris’ 2002 home workspace. He’s shared a snapshot of what working from home looked like 22 years ago, offering a glimpse into how much things have changed — and how some things remain timeless. As Chris puts it, “Everything was still so low-tech and mixed media, but at the same time on the threshold of a new digital world. We could all feel it! It was a time of playfulness and discovery.” Join us on this nostalgic journey. Name: Chris Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Occupation: Interactive Art Director…

Name: Joakim Widell Location: Trollhättan, Sweden Occupation: Project manager within mechanical design Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Cost of setup: $12,3K Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a mechanical engineer with a passion for technology and product development. My interest in these areas started early on — by the time I was 13, I was building my own PCs, saving up from summer jobs to afford it. Right now, I manage projects and programs focused on mechanical design at a major telecommunications company in Sweden. Although I don’t have any side projects at the moment, I’m eager…

Name: Guillaume Lemay Location: Montréal, Canada Occupation: Videographer & Editor Room size: 8 m² (86 ft²) Cost of setup: Around 10K CAD (~$7,4K) for all the tech, furniture and desk setup accessories Social media: Photography Instagram, Tech Instagram, TikTok Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey! I’m a commercial photographer, videographer and editor from Montréal, Canada. I’ve always had a passion for tech in general, as well as creative outlets. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, but after working in advertising agencies as well as companies as a media and content strategist, I decided to follow my passions…

Name: Qasim Zafar Location: Virginia, the United States Occupation: Product Development Consultant Room size: 65 m² (700 ft²) Cost of setup: $5K Social media: Instagram, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself My main job is as a product consultant for a local company; however, I also work for myself, running my own Shopify store and a YouTube channel. This is a job I got through my experience in creating my own lineup of products. It wasn’t until Covid that I decided to pursue YouTube, not as a business, but more as a fun job to do for myself.…

This Sunday setup is brought to you by Notion — your all-in-one workspace for organising, planning, and creating. Try Notion now → 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: AnthonyLocation: Ontario, CanadaOccupation: Technical EngineerRoom size: 10 m² (110 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$4KSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Anthony!I was born and raised in Nigeria and relocated to Canada five years ago to study Computer Information Technology.Currently, I work remotely as a Technical Engineer for an IT company,…

Name: Lily Ongartthaworn Location: Tokyo, Japan Occupation: Illustrator, artist, designer Room size: 24 m² (258 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$300 (without the tech) Social media: Instagram, X Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m an independent illustrator, designer, and artist. I’ve been creating illustrations for small businesses’ products and promotional materials, musical acts, magazines, websites, and many other types of projects. I also make and sell my own merchandise, like notebooks, stickers, postcards, and I self-publish books and zines. My illustration work is mainly hand-drawn with coloured pencils and combined with mixed media — such as papercraft, clay sculpture,…

Name: Arek Kajda Location: Kassel, Germany Occupation: Independent 3D Illustrator/Designer Room size: 16 m² (172 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$5,5K Social media: Instagram, X Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Arek, and I’m a Germany-based illustrator and visual designer. I create happy 3D visuals for brands and digital products. As an independent designer, I manage everything from art direction to execution, focusing on developing 3D assets, including illustrations and animations, primarily for brands and SaaS companies. I’ve always worked from home, and I truly enjoy the flexibility and freedom. Take us through your setup ItemModelMonitorSamsung Space…

You are reading Maker Stations — your Sunday newsletter, where we feature desk tours with makers and creators. Name: Alex Gow Location: Australia Occupation: IT Manager Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m currently working as an IT Manager within a global data and analytics organisation, but that’s not all that exciting on paper. What is exciting, at least to me, is the fact that my clients are government agencies, and I know that every day I’m contributing and giving back to the public. It’s not always so direct every day, but when the team and I develop an…

If you’re in the market for a stylish, functional desk setup that won’t break the bank, the IKEA KARLBY worktop is probably on your radar. And rightly so! With its balance of durability, aesthetics, and affordability, this versatile piece has won the hearts of remote workers and tech enthusiasts alike. But with so many ways to use it, where do you start to make the most of your IKEA setup? No worries — we’ve gathered 10 proven ideas from real people who’ve made the IKEA KARLBY worktop the star of their home offices. Let’s jump in. 1. Create a stylish…