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Name: NicholasLocation: Kelowna, CanadaOccupation: Software Developer and UI/UX designerRoom size: 24,5 m² (264 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$7K (including the chair, speakers, monitors, iPad, PC, etc.)Social media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! I’m a software developer and UI/UX designer that enjoys getting into the whys and hows of user interaction with the software.I have been working professionally in this field for a little over three years now and have been working from home for roughly two of those years.When I was younger, I was completely convinced that I was going to grow up and become an architect.I would…

Name: Colin ChangLocation: Cambridge, UKOccupation: Producer (Video Games Industry)Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²)Cost of the setup: $6,1K (£5K)Social media: Instagram, TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi everyone. I’m Colin from the UK.I’m a producer in the video games industry for a developer called Flavourworks based in London. We’re best known for a title that came out a few years ago initially on PS4 called Erica.When I was in high school, I found that this was a viable career. I studied at Abertay in Dundee, Scotland.Ever since Colin was a kid, he’s always wanted to work in video games.…

Name: Josiah MontassiLocation: Melbourne, AustraliaOccupation: Part-time retail sales rep by day, Entrepreneur by night; Student at RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)Room size: 4 m² (43 ft²)Cost of the setup: $6K (~$8,6K AUD)Social media: Instagram, Twitter, YouTubeHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfFirstly, I’d like to say thank you for this opportunity to share my setup and story here on MakerStations.ioI’ve been working in retail for the last three years in Melbourne. Two years before that, I was a DJ working for an entertainment agency.The biggest takeaway from working in these jobs was learning to communicate effectively with people.In my…

Double-decker bus drivers were twice as likely to have heart attacks as their bus conductor colleagues, who spent most of the day on their feet. That’s what researchers found in 1949. In 2018, the American Journal of Public Health reported that sitting down for more than eight hours can increase the risk of chronic diseases by 10-20%. At the same time, the research that assessed the health impact of standing desks, concluded: All in all, it’s a no-brainer: sit-stand desks make us healthier and more productive. We’ve asked people working from home to share their personal experiences and recommend the…

Generous workspaces with multiple monitors, extra-long desks, and different lighting scenarios are great for productivity. But what if you don’t have room for a full-size home office? This is especially true for those living in big cities like London, Paris, San Francisco or Tokyo. Limitations spur creativity. Challenges we’re facing in our home offices can help us explore unconventional ideas and new ways of working we wouldn’t have arrived at otherwise. We asked fellow makers all over the world to share their challenges, successes and tips for working at a small desk or in a confined space. Here is what…

Name: Vick Vahram AntonyanLocation: San Francisco, California, United StatesOccupation: Platform ManagerRoom size: 19 m² (205 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$3K give or take — including the laptopSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a startup guy from Silicon Valley. I work in early-stage startups, balancing tech and business. I wear both product and operations hats.I was lucky enough to get into the startup field while attending school at San José State University. I’ve been in startups ever since.During COVID, I started my own startup — humble help. It’s a two-sided marketplace that connects students with small businesses for…

Name: MichieLocation: Ontario, CanadaOccupation: Medical IllustratorRoom size: A large master bedroom sizeCost of the setup: ~$750 (not including MacBook Pro or iPad Pro or TV) Social media: Instagram, TwitterWebsite: Michie WuHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! I’m Michie, a graduate student currently studying at The University of Toronto.The degree I’m studying for is a Master of Science in Biomedical Communications.For those of you that don’t know what that is, it’s a degree in medical illustration.For those that are further confused as to what medical illustration entails, I don’t blame you.It’s a niche but rapidly growing field.The pandemic has encouraged…

An email notification, a phone call, a cat meowing loudly, a sudden urge to check Twitter or Instagram, “Let’s jump on a quick call” message… And then it’s lunchtime. Working from home is not a walk in the park — we are surrounded by distractions and temptations even in our own homes. Office distractions take up to 2,1 hours a day, studies have shown. But that’s OK — working from home can get lonely and weird. If you don’t have the right habits ingrained into your WFH routine, it’s easy to fall behind. We asked creators and makers all over…

Name: Chris Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US Occupation: Information Technology and Personal Computing Room size: 12 m² (129 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$4,5K (including a MacBook, but excluding accessories and camera gear) Social media: Photography Instagram & Personal Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Chris. I’m a freelance photographer/videographer/content creator in my free time and a certified macOS and iOS software and hardware troubleshooter at my full-time job. Growing up, I was the “art kid” in school, and after high school, I pursued 3D art and game design. My passion has always been in…

Name: Lloyd CarigLocation: Vancouver, CanadaOccupation: Live chat support / Photographer on the sideRoom size: 7 m² (75 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$6KSocial media: Instagram, YouTubeHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, my name is Lloyd. I’m a father of two beautiful children and a husband to an amazing wife.I work full time as live chat support for one of the major telecom companies in Canada.On the side, I’m a photographer. When it comes to paid work, I shoot family portraits. It’s been fun!Other than that, I take photos for myself — mostly landscapes & cityscapes, as well as some product…