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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.…

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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…

Name: Anton Sten Location: Hammenhög, Sweden Occupation: Head of Design at Summer Health Room size: 15 m² (161,5 ft²) Social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, X Website: Anton Sten Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey there! I’m Anton, and I’m the Head of Design at Summer Health. We’re a telehealth startup dedicated to giving parents quick and reliable access to paediatricians and specialists. Being part of a small team means my role covers a bit of everything in design — posters, swag, decks, and, of course, all things related to our product. Before joining Summer Health, I ran my…

When it comes to boosting productivity in your home office, picking the right spot for your desk setup is already half the battle won. It doesn’t have to be complicated — just a few simple adjustments can make a world of difference. Whether you’re setting up in a tiny room, a small apartment, or even a shared space, here are some practical tips to help you get it right. Finding the best desk spot in your home office If you can, place your desk near a window to soak up some natural light. It’s a great mood booster and can…

Name: Nicholas Christowitz Location: Berlin, DE Occupation: Digital designer Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€9K ($9,8K) Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a designer from Johannesburg, and I’ve been in Berlin for almost eight years. My career started in graphic design, branding, and illustration, and has since shifted to digital product design, with a focus on websites and apps. I work for myself, and that has been the case for most of the 14 years I’ve been a designer. When I was younger and had too much ambition (and the privilege…

Name: Gemma B. Location: London, UK Occupation: Community Manager & Content Creator Room size: 5,5 m² (59 ft²) Cost of setup: ~£3K ($3,8K) Social media: Instagram, Twitch, X Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Gemma, and I live near London, UK, with my ten-year-old daughter and my two fur babies, Kylo & Boba. I work remotely as a Social and Community Manager in the games industry and also do content creation and live streaming in my free time. My content creation mainly focuses on building in The Sims 4, where I have spent thousands of hours creating all…