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Name: Vania Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, US Occupation: Office Assistant Cost of setup: ~$3,7k (including equipment, such as a monitor) Social media: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, Pinterest Website: Vaniabeann Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi, I’m Vania. I’m an office assistant who loves to travel in her free time, but I also enjoy being a homebody, staying at home reading manga or playing video games. Even though I don’t work from home, I have always wanted a comfortable space of my own to be able to enjoy sitting down and pursuing my hobbies. I also wanted to…

Name: Asher Mitilinakis Location: London, England, United Kingdom Occupation: Front-end Software Developer Cost of setup: ~£3K ($3,7K) Social media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! I’m Asher, born and raised in London and currently working as a front-end developer for a crypto accounting start-up. I previously spent five years working in IT Recruitment, mainly recruiting cybersecurity professionals and software engineers, which is how I first became interested in coding! My long-term goal is to launch my own mobile apps, a few of which I’m currently building. I started my social media accounts as I’ve always…

Name: Kevin Walton Location: Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada Occupation: Freelance Creative Professional in Media and Design Cost of setup: ~13,5K CAD ($10,2K) Social media: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Website: Kevin Walton Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello! My name is Kevin Walton. I’m a freelance creative professional in Ontario, Canada. I mainly work as a freelance video editor and designer for multiple companies. Right now, I do freelance work for Hyundai Canada, SnapLogic USA, and a newer client ARCHITECH in Canada. I always had a racing imagination. As a kid, I was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, along with…

Name: Tanja Renate Aakerøy Location: Trondheim, Norway Occupation: Former photographer, now about to graduate as a radiographer Room size: 30 m² (323 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$3K Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Greetings! I’m Tanja, a coastal child from the North of Norway. I’m a student living in Trondheim, Norway, with my dog Atlas and my roommate Julie in a central two-bedroom apartment. I come from a small island village on Helgelandskysten. I grew up in a four-season climate, within walking distance of great mountains, coasts, and forests, which is something I find great comfort…

Name: Benten WoodringLocation: Greenville, SC, United StatesOccupation: Senior Web Designer at UnfoldRoom size: 13,4 m² (144 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$5,8KSocial media: Bento, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy name is Benten Woodring.I’m a self-taught brand and UI designer currently working as a Senior Web Designer at Unfold, building web identities for household name brands and tech startups.My work has been featured by Webflow, OnePageLove, and others. 0:00 /0:03 1× I’m a Colorado native currently living in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina.When I’m not drawing rectangles, I like spending time on my bike, hiking in…

Name: Viktor Vlahek Location: Maribor, Slovenia Occupation: Computer Science Major Room size: 21 m² (226 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$3,7K Social media: Instagram This ad spot is now available for bookings Showcase your product or services to a thriving community of 1200+ tech enthusiasts and creative professionals (you’ll also support independent online publication!). Find out how to advertise with Maker Stations. Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey, my name is Viktor, and I’m a 21-year-old guy who moved from Croatia to Slovenia to study Computer Science. Ever since I was little, I’ve loved being creative and innovative. Back…

Name: Nao Location: Paris, France Occupation: Makeup Artist Room size: 16 m² (172 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€10K (~$11K) Social media: Instagram, Twitch Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi there! My name is Nao, I’m 34 years old. I live in Paris. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by video games, manga, anime, and Japanese culture. Because of that, I started to study Japanese in college. My dream was to get a job in Japan. But being an artist (I love to paint and create!), I quickly realised that I wanted my life…

Name: Christine Maggi Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, US Occupation: Freelance Brand, Web, and UX Designer Social media: LinkedIn, Twitter Website: Design Gal Studio Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi 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…

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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…