Author: Francesco Riganese

Francesco is a maker, engineer, and 3D printing enthusiast passionate about building tools and spaces that inspire creativity. With a background in software development and hands-on hardware projects, he explores the intersection of digital fabrication, productivity, and modern workspaces. When he’s not designing or experimenting, Francesco shares insights to help others create smarter, more efficient environments for work and making.

Name: Rochelle McNallyLocation: Atlanta, GeorgiaOccupation: HR Talent AnalyticsRoom size: 4,5 m² (48 ft²)Cost of setup: $910Hello! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy husband and I purchased a house a year ago and have been working to bring it up to modern times.It was originally a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home, but the previous owners had converted the third bedroom into a master bathroom and left a small 12×4 ft room.Initially, we didn’t know what to do with such a small room.We considered using it as additional closet space but ended up trying to make it work as a home office.The previous owner…

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Name: Ogeh EzeonuLocation: Lagos, NigeriaOccupation: Digital Product Designer Room size: 15 m² (164 ft²)Social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TwitterWebsite: Ogeh EzeonuHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi there. I’m Ogeh (sounds like Oh-gei), a freelance senior product designer at Toptal. I am currently based in Lagos, Nigeria.Previously, I led design and innovation at a fintech startup, crafting intuitive digital solutions to everyday problems within the finance industry.I have been working remotely for a couple of years and have been fortunate to work on a number of exciting projects with companies such as 3Blackdot, Motley Fools, and AspireIQ.Ogeh has two windows…

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Name: Stefana TeodoroiuLocation: Bucharest, RomaniaOccupation: Content CreatorRoom size: 16 m² (172 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$1KSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, my name is Stefana, and I am a 31-year-old content creator from Romania. I didn’t really plan to become one.It just happened when I began sharing some of my hobbies online as the YouTube/Instagram platform started expanding in my country.It caught me by surprise, but I do try to make the best of it.Stefana’s workstation stays organised with three IKEA ALEX drawers — they provide ample space for her WFH essentialsI make my living by partnering…

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Name: Enzo SalvadorLocation: Marikina, PhilippinesOccupation: Multimedia arts student/Freelance graphic designerRoom size: 1,31 m² (14 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$2KSocial media: Behance, Instagram, TikTokHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello, I’m Enzo, an aspiring 20-year-old graphic designer and multimedia arts student from the Philippines.As an art student focused on creative projects, my hobbies closely align with my studies.I also draw, paint, bake, and create more graphic design projects in my free time!I also add gaming to the mix. I usually play games like Pokemon, The Sims, Valorant, and some childhood games on my DSi/3DS. I have been a big K-pop fan since…

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Name: SJ ZhangLocation: New York City, USOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 23 m² (250 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$5KSocial media: TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work at Compound — a wealth management startup helping people in tech with their finances.Over weekends, I love over-engineering my personal website.I wrote about my build on Twitter, and it is also how I was discovered by Maker Stations.Workspace Tours & Home Office IdeasGet inspired by our workspace tours with creators and makers across the globe. Create the home office space that works for you.Maker StationsEditorial TeamTake us through your setup Item Model Monitor…

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Name: Sigit AdinugrohoLocation: SingaporeOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 9 m² (97 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$3KSocial media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a product designer currently working full-time for Tripadvisor in Singapore. I’m originally from Indonesia, but I’ve been in Singapore for six years and am now a permanent resident. I’m married and have a daughter who was born in 2015.I joined Tripadvisor in June 2021 and have contributed to a couple of projects related to Tripadvisor Plus and vacation rental products.To ensure proper ergonomic support, Sigit sits on a Herman Miller Sayl chair. It was the most…

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Name: JamesLocation: Bushey, UKOccupation: Project Information CoordinatorCost of the setup: ~£4,1K ($4,7K)Social media: TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m James, a 32-year-old father of three from Watford, UK.I’ve had many different jobs in my life.I actually started out trying to make it in a punk band from 17 to 22. I managed to do a national release and press campaign, all while doing admin for a construction company.But shortly after all that, my girlfriend (now wife) and I found out we were expecting our first child.So I joined the real world.I started out as a document controller for a…

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Name: Raymond CrippsLocation: New South Wales, AustraliaOccupation: Game Developer & Content CreatorRoom size: 13,5 m² (145 ft²)Social media: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTubeHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m Raymond Cripps, an independent game developer working on my first commercial game, Project Feline.Project Feline is an anime-inspired 3D platformer starring Gabi, a feline-human hybrid who can run on walls, grind on rails and build insane momentum.Through mastery of Gabi’s unique abilities, players traverse complex environments as fast and stylishly as possible. 0:00 /0:19 1× I’ve been interested in game development, filmmaking, music and storytelling from a young age.I spent my childhood…

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Name: Tim BenniksLocation: Southwest FranceOccupation: Principal developer advocate at a startup, video creator, streamer, conference speakerRoom size: 32 m² (345 ft²)Social media: LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, YouTubeWebsite: Tim BenniksHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m leading the developer-advocacy initiative at a Silicon Valley startup called Uniform.It redefines the architectures for building websites at scale by orchestrating the composable blocks in a modern stack.In my role, I represent developers within and outside Uniform on the benefits of using its tools.Since Uniform operates in a new product category (think Airbnb when we only understood hotels), I focus on high-level thought leadership through speaking…

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Name: Zachary Duty Location: Omaha, NE, the United States Occupation: Freelance Photographer & Human Resources Specialist Room size: 18,5 m² (199 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$12K Social media: Instagram, Twitch, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I was born in Baltimore, MD, and raised in Batesville, MS. I was a rebel in my teen years and got expelled from school. I went to a military school and started doing construction. I worked at oil refineries and built water towers for a while. This was in 2008, and the market crashed. I was tired of being laid off,…

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