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Name: Cédric D.Location: Paris, FranceOccupation: Service Delivery Manager (IT Consulting)Room size: 13 m² (140 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$6,5KSocial media: Twitter, Reddit, Demeterium on DiscordHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy name is Cédric. I’m 43 years old, and I live in the north of Paris.I’ve always been passionate about technology, especially computer science. I studied in this field when the Internet was not widespread.I started my career in IT as a technician and then quickly progressed as a system administrator. Then I worked as an infrastructure architect. After that, I became a project manager.It’s no longer work when it’s…

Before we jump in, let’s address the elephant in the room. Sure, the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is not steeped in hardcore scientific backing, and psychologists often debate its validity (or oppose it).But hey, that doesn’t mean we can’t have a little fun with it, right?Think of the MBTI as yet another reason to reflect on your preferences and styles, especially when it comes to crafting a personal workspace.16 MBTI personalities — what’s yours? ISTJ — The Inspector (Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging) Characteristics: practical, fact-oriented, organised, and responsible. ISFJ — The Protector (Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Judging) Characteristics: caring, detail-oriented, loyal,…

Name: Jantana HennardLocation: Montréal, CanadaOccupation: Interactive 3D DesignerRoom size: 20 m² (215 ft²)Social media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Jantana Hennard. I’m an independent 3D designer currently based in Montréal, Canada.I’ve worked with several studios, such as Moment Factory, Stink Studios, and Merci Michel.I mostly work on 3D design for motion, immersive installations and interactive experiences. I thrive on finding ways to have fun with new technologies.I’ve had the extreme privilege of working with an amazing team on several projects around the world such as the Shinjuku Metro Station in Tokyo, the Moynihan Train Hall in…

Name: Daniel KlopperLocation: Cape Town, South AfricaOccupation: Multidisciplinary DesignerRoom size: 32 m² (345 ft²)Social media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi — my name is Daniel.I’m a product designer, but I generally refer to myself as a multidisciplinary designer as I don’t just do product work.I currently work full-time at GoDaddy in the mobile tier of the business, where I focus on a product called Studio. It used to be an app called Over and was acquired by GoDaddy and rebranded about two years ago.I also consult with a few companies and take on additional freelance work in…

Name: Alissa PabonLocation: Puerto Rico, USOccupation: Gaming Content Creator, Twitch Streamer, Fashion DesignerRoom size: 16,3 m² (175 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$3KSocial media: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, TwitchHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy name is Alissa. I’m a 24-year-old Latina from Puerto Rico.I create gaming content and stream on Twitch. I also own a small apparel business.I have a fine arts bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design. It gives me a background in marketing, creativity, and trends. My degree also helps me see and appreciate things from an artist’s perspective.I fell in love with gaming content creation because it’s an outlet…

Name: Mike SmithLocation: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the USOccupation: DesignerSocial media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey, I’m Mike Smith. I run a design studio called Smith & Diction in Philadelphia, PA (USA).I started my studio seven years ago because I really wanted to make things.I was a little disenchanted with the whole agency life of making a bunch of fake work and selling PDFs for $100K.Figma is a go-to design tool for Mike Smith. He used it to create a new identity for the visual storytelling platform ExposureI just wanted to make REAL stuff and not worry about the…

Name: Jovie Brett BardolesLocation: Metro Manila, PhilippinesOccupation: Campaign Management AssociateRoom size: 34 m² (366 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$1,8KSocial media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a campaign management associate for an advertising agency in Taguig [a highly urbanised city in Metro Manila, officially known as the National Capital Region of the Philippines — editor’s note].For the past four years, I’ve been helping them to create and deliver ads on streaming video services and internet-connected TV platforms.JB sticks to a monochrome palette in his home office in the PhilippinesHobbies-wise, I grew up when Pokémon was born,…

Name: Gavin StrangeLocation: Bristol, UKOccupation: Director & DesignerRoom size: 9 m² (97 ft²)Cost of the setup: $7,3K (~£6K )Social media: Instagram, TwitterWebsite: JamfactoryHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello! My name is Gavin Strange, and I’m a 40-year-old human that lives and works in Bristol.I live here with my wife Jane and two young kids, Sully and Sylvie, and our rescue greyhound Peggy.By day I’m a Director & Designer for Aardman — a creative studio also based in Bristol. It’s most known for its stop-frame animation work, such as Wallace & Gromit or Shaun the Sheep, but it does so…

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Name: HL (Thoughtworthy Co)Location: SingaporeOccupation: Content CreatorRoom size: 13,6 m² (146 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$1,5KSocial media: Instagram, YouTubeHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! My name is HL, and I’m from sunny Singapore.My husband, Glo, and I run the YouTube channel Thoughtworthy Co.Glo was actually the one who started Thoughtworthy Co back around 2015. Our goal has always been to spread the message of health and happiness.Back then, the company looked very different.For a few years, we did fitness and nutrition coaching, but it wasn’t until 2019 when we started creating content on YouTube, that we finally caught a…