Author: Francesco Riganese

Name: Mateus Almeida Location: Austria Occupation: Social Media Manager Room size: 14 m² (150 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€6K ($6,5K) Social media: Instagram, X, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Mateus. I work as a social media manager at a local startup agency, helping brands strategise and manage their online presence. I enjoy working there, the work environment and colleagues are great. When I’m off the clock, I switch gears to family mode. My top priority becomes spending quality time with my wife and young daughter at home. I help out by taking care of…

Name: Marcel Location: Poland Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Thank you so much for having me on the Maker Stations! My name is Marcel and I’m a 21-year-old content creator from Poland. I’m passionate about productive workspaces, daily tech accessories, and graphic design. In the meantime, I’m also a student and basketball player. My journey with tech started in April 2023, when I began to build my dream desk setup. I’ve constantly improved and curated items for my workspace to achieve its current look and feel. A couple months later I decided to share it…

Name: Bronzegated Location: Tokyo, Japan Occupation: Consultant Cost of setup: ~$3K (~$20K if counting GPUs) Social media: Instagram, Reddit, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello! I’m Bronzegated, and I’m a technology strategist. To keep things simple, I use cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative and tailored solutions for businesses and individuals. This job is the culmination of my early teen interests in creative technology and interactive art. It’s been an incredible journey of self-discovery, starting from mobile-first UX design, moving through home automation, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and sustainable technologies. I was lucky to enter these fields early…

Name: Eloy RodriguezLocation: Barcelona, SpainOccupation: Digital Product DesignerRoom size: 15 m² (162 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$4K (without the laptop)Social media: Instagram, LinkedInWebsite: Eloy RodriguezHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI have been working as a digital designer for more than a decade.I use design methodologies to create spaces that suit my personal and professional needs, as well as those of my partner.We both work from home and share a room that we fondly refer to as ‘The Studio’.My partner is a Marketing Leader in a prominent fashion company, while I serve as a Design Lead in a global healthcare company.Besides…

Name: Tony Sam Noel Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Occupation: Photographer & Multimedia Designer Room size: 20,5 m² (221 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$6,2K Social media: Behance, Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. My background of interest is in many fields. I’m more of a generalist, I would say. I studied graphic designing and animation in college. Thirteen years back, I started my career as a Game Graphics Artist (3D) and was also into digital painting, which was a turning point in my life and that’s how I learned about…

Having a windowless home office can feel a bit like working from a submarine. But with some clever tweaks, you can turn that dim den into a bright, energising workspace. Here’s how to do it. 1. Optimise artificial lighting a. Layer up your lighting b. Choose the right bulbs 2. Add mirrors and reflective surfaces 3. Colour it bright 4. Use décor that does more 5. Go green 6. Make tech work for you 7. Declutter like a boss So, there you have it. Turning your windowless workspace into a bright and happy spot isn’t rocket science. It’s all about…

Name: Jose MunozLocation: Puerto RicoOccupation: UX DesignerRoom size: 9,3 m² (100 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$3,5KSocial media: Mastodon, Threads, TwitterWebsite: Jose MunozHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a Product Designer at BOLD where I focus on designing and improving web apps that help people create and optimise their resumes.One of our leading platforms is myperfectresume.com, which you can try.Since I was young, I’ve had a passion for creativity and building things, possibly influenced by my love for LEGO.In college, I studied Graphic Design and Industrial Design. Even in college, I began my career as a freelance graphic designer, working on…

Name: Dejan Kristo Location: Koblenz, DE Occupation: Corporate employee at Amazon/Part-time painter Room size: 12 m² (129 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€10K ($11K) Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello, my name is Dejan. I’m a Croatian guy, living in Germany since 2016. I’m new to social media, but I have always been a fan of tech. I’ve been building my desk setup for three years. I work in a corporate role at Amazon. I spend most of my time working, so so I’ve always aspired to create a personal space to return to, a space…

Name: Mike Overton Location: Woking, United Kingdom Occupation: Digital Designer Room size: 11 m² (118 ft²) Cost of setup: ~£7K ($9K) Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey there, I’m Mike! I’ve been around the block in the digital design world for more than ten years. Right now, I’m doing my thing at a Foresight Sports Europe — a Golf Technology Company, focusing on Web/Wordpress and Digital Design. Before this gig, I did some time at iStore, an Apple Premium Reseller. I started as a store manager and then shifted gears into the marketing team,…

Whipping up a healthy lunch while working from home doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, it can be quite a joy! Here’s a variety of delicious, simple, and nourishing lunch ideas that are perfect for that quick WFH pit stop. 1. Posh beans on toast Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients: How to cook:Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic and tomatoes, and cook until soft. Stir in the beans and heat through. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Toast the sourdough slices and top with the bean mixture. 2. Veggie nourish bowl Cooking time: 10 minutes Ingredients:…