Author: Francesco Riganese

Name: Meteor Location: Japan Occupation: Office worker & Blogger Room size: 9,5 m² (102 ft²) Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello! My name is Meteor. It is not something that falls from the universe. It is my handle. I do not speak English well, so I used DeepL translation to communicate with you. We live in a convenient time, don’t we? I’m sorry if I cannot give you a good translation or nuance! I’m a company employee, mainly working on e-commerce site designs and also a blogger as a hobby. However, I rarely work…

Let’s tackle a breathy issue: air quality in your home office. It’s not just about throwing open a window or wrestling with an air purifier. The solution? Plants. Those leafy chaps are more than just desk ornaments. They’re your allies in the fight against indoor pollutants. Let’s dig into how indoor plants can spruce up your home office air quality.The science behind air-purifying plantsPlants aren’t just for show; they’re undercover agents against indoor toxins. Take it from NASA: their study revealed plants are ace at nicking toxins like benzene and formaldehyde from your airspace. They gobble up these nasties and…

Who says small can’t be mighty? When it comes to home offices, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. Let’s take a trip around the world and sneak a peek at how every nook can be turned into the ultimate work-from-home haven. Whether it’s a cosy corner or a garden retreat, these real-life setups from the pros show us the ropes of crafting a small home office that punches well above its weight. Expand your small workspace setup upwards Maximising a petite area starts with smart vertical designs. PJ in Manila, the Philippines, has nailed using height to his advantage.…

Name: Calin Balea Location: Bucharest, Romania Occupation: UI, UX, and Brand Designer Room size: 12 m² (129 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$4K (not accounting for room decoration. That was done as part of the design of my entire apartment, so it’s hard to isolate.) Social media: Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a digital designer with over ten years of experience. For the past six years, I’ve been working remotely for clients from the US and Europe. Recently I founded a design studio — contrast.studio. I’m self-taught. I studied finance in college but never practiced. I started…

Name: Jacob ZacksLocation: Raleigh, North Carolina, USOccupation: R&D Semiconductor Test EngineerRoom size: 10.22 m² (110 ft²)Cost of setup: $15.6KSocial media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello! I’m a 25-year-old Computer Engineer living in North Carolina.I am a Semiconductor R&D Test Engineer working on chips that go into electric cars! I also do some hobbyist photography.I became interested in technology at a very young age. When I was little, more often than not, I spent my time taking apart anything I could get my hands on to figure out how it worked.I got my first Apple product when I…

We’ve all heard it: plants breathe life into a space. But some of them don’t even need oxygen to work their charm.In the quest for a lush workspace without the upkeep, turning to artificial greenery is a smart move.Here are three home office setups that masterfully harness faux flora to create vibes as authentic as the real deal.The all-nighter’s urban jungle den in Washington, USStepping into Detrik Vanderlinden’s 8 m² home office is akin to wandering through a tranquil forest. White surfaces, cosy lighting, and an abundance of greenery establish a nature-driven sanctuary.Detrik’s standout piece is his homemade terrarium. By…

Name: Jake YangLocation: Seattle, Washington, USOccupation: Software EngineerRoom size: 20 m² (215 ft²)Cost of setup: $9K (not including instruments)Hello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! My name is Jake, and I’m a 26-year-old software engineer living in the Seattle metropolitan area.I grew up in the Seattle area and always knew Washington was where I wanted to be due to its natural beauty, moody atmosphere, rich musical history, and proximity to friends and family, among other things.Four years ago, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and began my career as a software engineer at an aerospace company, where…

Name: Mason WatsonLocation: Los Angeles, CAOccupation: Founder and DesignerRoom size: 14 m² (150 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$4K (MBP, desks, accessories, chair, etc.)Social media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey there — I’m Mason, a founder and designer based in Los Angeles.I consider myself a multi-disciplinary designer having worked in automotive design before starting my own product design studio.I love working across hardware and software design, as well as early-stage brand building.I studied automotive design at the ArtCenter College of Design and got experience at various automotive studios throughout Southern California.I was always entrepreneurial-minded.I wanted to be my own…

Name: Yianni MathioudakisLocation: Baltimore, MarylandOccupation: Co-founder & Creative Director at DeeoRoom size: 74 m² (800 ft²)Cost of setup: $6.5KSocial media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! My name is Yianni Mathioudakis, and I’m a digital designer, photographer, and filmmaker.I’m the co-founder & creative director at Deeo, which is based out of Baltimore, Maryland.I’m also the co-founder of Cast83, a wedding photography & videography company.I started my career in the design space in 2006, right after graduating from Maryland Institute College of Art with a degree in Graphic Design.I worked for an agency in Baltimore called Fastspot, starting as an intern and eventually…

You might think you need a lavish office space to get things done. Think again. In the age of remote work, personalizing a workspace at home has become an art. And some people have taken this art to a whole new level, turning the most unexpected nooks and crannies of their homes into productivity powerhouses. Join us as we spotlight authentic, out-of-the-box workspaces from WFH crafty souls worldwide. From broom closets turned into booming home offices to attic cubbies and under-the-bed desks, here are some of the most imaginative and effective home office transformations. Sleeping high, working smart: loft bed…