Name: Robert Vidaure Location: Inland Empire, California, US Occupation: Creative Director Room size: 9,3 m² (100 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$4,5K Social media: Instagram Website: Robert Vidaure Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a civic designer and creative director based in Southern California. For the past 17 years, I’ve specialised in marketing and branding for the public sector. After I graduated from college, I landed a job working in a marketing and communications department for a local city. It was there that I discovered my passion for working in the public sector and making a difference in my…
Author: Francesco Riganese
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: Eric Location: Washington State Occupation: Farm Worker/HS Student Room size: 9,1 m² (98 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$5K Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! My name is Eric. I’m currently a high school student who has a very unhealthy obsession with trying to cure my OCD with the perfect desk setup. My tech addiction started when COVID-19 first began, and it’s a rabbit-hole I very much enjoy. I play guitar. I’ve been playing it for over 6 years now. And finally, I love shredding on my snowboard up at my local mountain whenever I get the chance.…
Name: Alexandra Location: San Francisco, California, USA Occupation: Business Administrator Room size: 14 m² (150 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$8K Social media: Instagram, Twitter, Webtoon Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I work as a business administrator for a software company — they have adapted to the fully work-from-home model for their employees with very few required days in the office throughout the year. Therefore, I’m able to devote more time to reading, exploring hobbies, gardening, and maintaining a sustainable fitness routine. Outside of work, I’m very passionate about drawing and illustration. I actually graduated with an art degree…
Name: Ferdinando Marrone Location: Italy Occupation: Sales Assistant in a tech store Desk area: 1,2 m² (13 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$3,5K Social media: Instagram, X Website: Notion Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! I’m Ferdinando, a technology enthusiast since I was a child. I love all things tech and well-designed. I currently work in a tech store as a salesperson, which suits me because I get to experience and observe all the latest innovations in the tech world. I kicked off my tech content creation journey in mid-2023, eager to share my love for desk setups and…
Name: Soner Sen Location: Vienna, Austria Occupation: Videographer, Director of Photography Room size: 16 m² (172 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€5,5K ($6K) Social media: Instagram, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Soner, a 27-year-old versatile videographer based in Vienna. I film weddings, events, music videos, social media content for brands and influencers, corporate videos, and much more. Despite having over 15 years of media experience from my media-focused high school, my real turning point was in 2018. I started shooting videos with my iPhone during my film studies and then bought my first camera ever a few…
Name: Peter BeardsleyLocation: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USAOccupation: eCommerce Technical ArchitectRoom size: 3 m² (35 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$1,5KSocial media: mastodonHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI currently work as a technical architect at a web agency specialising in eCommerce site development.I work with clients to determine their needs, document the solution, and assist devs working on the project.I attended college in the early-to-mid nineties, just as the web was taking off. It was a fantastic time to be a student, as everything was moving so fast.16 Best Desk Setups from “Study with Me” Content CreatorsHow to study better? Do “study…
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…