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Name: Ben GarrattLocation: Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, United KingdomOccupation: Digital Product Designer, Co-Founder of Fare StudioRoom size: 4,95 m² (53,28 ft²)Cost of the setup: $2,5K — without tech (desk, peripherals, paint, chair etc.), £11,2K — with tech (PC, Mac, Hifi + the above).Social media: Instagram, TwitterHey, Ben! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey, I’m Ben, I am a digital product designer who’s recently moved from East London to Westcliff-On-Sea in Essex.Leaving London was something we had never considered until remote working became much more normal for people in the tech/design world.I feel really lucky that it worked out that way for us.London…

Weather is out of human’s control, yet creating the right atmosphere for deep focus is as easy as turning on the background noise of rainy days or snowy nights.RainyscopeBy using the natural sounds of rain pouring and birds chirping, Rainyscope creates a distraction-free background for highly focused work.With different seasonal patterns and visualisations, you can choose from gentle spring shower sounds or the heavier fall and winter storm grumbles and growlsYou can also easily schedule work breaks on Rainyscope by using the website’s timer feature.Website: rainyscope.comHow to tackle your WFH routine35 simple hacks that actually workMaker StationsEditorial TeamSnowy EscapeDeveloped by…

Name: Eve G.Location: Amsterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: MSc Brain and Cognitive Science studentRoom size: 14 m² (151 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$3KPersonal blog: academiceve.comSocial media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTubeHey, Eve! Tell us a bit about yourselfI am Eve, a blogger and digital content creator behind @academic.eve.I am originally from Lithuania, but after finishing my bachelor degree in Psychology, I moved to the Netherlands. That was due to my desire to pursue a research master’s in Brain and Cognitive Science at the University of Amsterdam. I am about to graduate in a couple of months!I am a full-time graduate student, and I have been…

Name: Lasse JensenLocation: Odense, DenmarkOccupation: 3D Designer and VisualiserRoom size: 40 m² (431 ft²) — living roomCost of the setup: ~$8K, including desk and chairSocial media: Instagram, YouTubeWebsite: My GearHey, Lasse! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a 3D designer based in Odense, Denmark.A title that doesn’t say much, but I try to explain my current position as “producing visual material that helps drive sales and win tenders”. Currently, I’m employed at one of the largest playground manufacturers in the world.Do you know how you always hear people say millennials want jobs that make us feel like we’re doing something…

Name: Detrik VanderlindenLocation: Washington, USOccupation: CarpenterRoom size: 7,9 m² (85 ft²)Cost of the setup: Computer setup: $1,7K. Room setup estimate: $1-2KHey, Detrik! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a private carpentry contractor — designing and building have always been a passion of mine.That is why utilising my job experience for my own office space has been satisfying and enjoyable.Detrik’s zen gaming setup has many oddities and curiosities. For example, the top part of the cairn (above the Poké Ball) is a Google Mini that plays music for meditation, sounds of nature or lo-fi songs. There’s also a sloth…

Name: Lizz DimaanoLocation: San Diego, California, United StatesOccupation: LawyerRoom size: 28 m² (301 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$1,2K (not including the 16″ MacBook Pro and a few gifted items)Social media: Instagram, YouTubeHey, Lizz! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello! My name is Lizz, I’m a lawyer by day and a content creator by night. I currently live in San Diego, California with my partner and two cats. I am a newly admitted lawyer practising employment and personal injury law. Due to the pandemic, I started my career as an attorney working from home. So when I began to plan my…

Name: BasicAppleGuyLocation: Alberta, CanadaOccupation: Healthcare by day, passionate Mac user & creative by nightRoom size: 9,3 m² (100 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$4K (includes a desk, iPhone, Mac, iPad, headphones, maps, docks, etc.)Social media: Twitter, InstagramWebsite: www.basicappleguy.comHey, Guy! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy handle online is BasicAppleGuy, or Guy for short.This moniker started as a passion project in 2020 as a way for me to connect with the broader Apple community.By day my life is very different, I work in healthcare, supporting the mental health of people in my community, so there’s no overlap between my 9-5 and anything…

Name: OliviaLocation: ItalyRoom size: 20 m² (215 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$2KSocial media: Instagram, Pinterest, GoodreadsHey, Olivia! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello. My name is Olivia (Liv for short) and I am a twenty-something art historian with a passion for palaeography, classic heritage and foreign languages. Born and raised in Italy, I have always dreamt about living abroad, travelling the world and visiting many galleries and museums.These goals have prompted me to study English, French and German since my early adolescence. Maybe I will be able to finally take up Mandarin Chinese as well, in the foreseeable future.“Muse of…

Not everyone has the luxury of being able to organise a home office in a spare dedicated room. If you are thinking about converting your bedroom into a multipurpose space that will also serve as a maker station, here are seven crucial tips to help you prevent feeling like you’re sleeping at work.Divide a room into two zonesThe key to productive working from your bedroom lies in keeping a clear distinction between your focus and relaxation areas. That’s what matters most, so don’t undervalue it.If you have enough space, maintaining physical distance between your bed and desk makes it the…

Name: Matt TranLocation: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOccupation: UX/UI DesignerRoom size: 9,3 m² (100 ft²) Cost of the setup: $500 excluded tech ($4K if you include laptop, monitor, keyboard, etc.)Social media: Instagram, YouTubeWebsite: thematttran.comHey, Matt! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey! My name is Matt and I’m a UX/UI designer by day, and a content creator during all the other hours.Growing up, I’ve always had a passion for design and technology. I played a lot of video games such as MapleStory and CS:GO.I watched a lot of anime (my favourite being the Gundam series) and messed about with graphic design in Photoshop.I…