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Name: Christine MaggiLocation: San Francisco Bay Area, California, USOccupation: Freelance Brand, Web, and UX DesignerSocial media: LinkedIn, TwitterWebsite: Design Gal StudioHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi there!I’m Christine, a multi-disciplinary designer from sunny California.I run a solo design shop called Design Gal Studio, where I help mission-driven companies look good and win business.After working in agencies, in-house corporate environments, and startups over the years, I decided to put all of my brand, web, and UX experience to use for businesses that are doing good in the world.I believe being a generalist is a strength — and I also enjoy…

Working from home can be challenging, especially when it comes to creating an efficient and comfortable workspace. But don’t you worry, our complete checklist has got you covered (with over 50 ideas to help you organise your home office).Inside you’ll find ideas for: Essentials & Electronics Ergonomics & Productivity Choose Your Mood Cable Management Calls & Meetings Ideas for Room Self-Care Become a Supporter to Download the PDF (50+ ideas)Download Checklist

Adding houseplants and flowers to a home office can create a cosy atmosphere and improve air quality. Studies have shown that the presence of greenery and flowers can also boost mood and productivity, making it an ideal addition to a workspace. But not everyone has a green thumb. Luckily, there are plenty of easy solutions to achieve the same effect. You don’t necessarily have to search for exotic and finicky plants that require special attention. Opt for the most unpretentious options and create a lively look for your home office with a smart selection of pots and thoughtful placement of…

Name: Logan Liffick Location: Tampa, Florida, United States Occupation: Senior Designer, DigitalOcean Room size: 19 m² (200 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$4K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Logan Liffick, a designer and creative engineer currently living in sunny Tampa, Florida, with my wife and our two-year-old golden retriever! I work with DigitalOcean full-time as a Senior Designer, where I help build our brand and web properties, as well as some of our events like Hacktoberfest. I do a lot of contract work as well. Most recently, I did a cool brand refresh and…

Name: Jonatan CastroLocation: Ourense, Galicia, SpainOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 12 m² (129 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$4,8KSocial media: TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Jonatan, a product designer currently working at TIDAL.I’ve been in the design industry since 2009 and have worked primarily as a freelancer for well-known companies such as Opera and Vodafone, as well as working with smaller clients and startups.I’ve also collaborated with a friend on various personal projects over the years, some of which you can find on my portfolio (although it is a bit outdated, from 2016).Additionally, I share some of my work on…

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 Quero Location: Barcelona, Spain Occupation: XR Freelance Designer Room size: 15 m² (164 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€3,5K ($3,7K) Social media: Instagram, Twitter Website: Nuria Quero Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself This 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…

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,…