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Name: Matt JaworskiLocation: Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaOccupation: Co-founder & Chief Technical Officer @ PeepSo.comRoom size: 14 m² (150 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$15k including the furnitureWebsite: PeepSo.comHey, Matt! Tell us a bit about yourselfI come from a web developer background. I was a freelancer & digital nomad for the majority of my career.In 2017, my best friend and I incorporated PeepSo.com in the US, and since then I’ve been working on my own business.I’m usually OK working just from one laptop screen — which is kind of a requirement for a digital nomad — but given the pandemic, I spend…

Name: Hazel JenningsLocation: San Francisco, California, USOccupation: Writer, DesignerRoom size: 9,3 m² (100 ft2)Cost of the setup: about $1,5KSocial media: Instagram, VimeoWebsite: The Hardest Part PodcastHey, Hazel! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! I’m Hazel. I live with my husband, Daniel, and my 15-year-old rescue dog, Molly, in San Francisco.I have a full-time writer & designer gig at a big tech company. And, outside of work, I like making podcasts and short films.I like riding my pink bike around the city, going on epic camping-adventure-road-trips, taking dance classes and learning pop songs on my ukulele. I also really love animals.I’m…

Here’s a handpicked collection of minimalist and quirky, small and spacious real shared home offices for two people — including side-by-side, face-to-face, and open-plan arrаngements.Instant home office for two on a spare wallThe room that was destined to become a shared home office for Mary Laurens, a lifestyle blogger from South Carolina, and her husband, sat right in the middle of the house. Every day that “eyesore” would threaten Mary as a whole since the doors were always open.Design and photos by Mary LaurenShe eventually bought a desk at World Market and hung her favourite Mandi Nelson’s print on the…

Name: Ryan NicholsonLocation: Yorkshire, United KingdomOccupation: Racing Data AnalystCost of the setup: “Difficult to say due to obscure collecting habits”Social media: personal Instagram and photography InstagramHey, Ryan! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello, my name’s Ryan. I’m 27 and I work as a Racing Data Analyst for a local media agency. I have been working from home since March 2020 and I’ve adapted well to the new home working environment.I monitor the company’s infrastructure, live broadcast feeds and respond to customer queries. A lot of the job is shift work, involving a mixed rota of nights, afternoons and mornings. That’s…

Scents influence not only how we feel, but also how much we can accomplish. So it seems counterintuitive to ignore this aspect of setting up a home office.It’s time to fix that. Here is a scientifically proven list of scents that will help you stay productive while working from home and may lessen your fatigue.Scents for performance improving: Citrus, Jasmine, EucalyptusScents for boosting problem-solving skills: Rosemary, Vetiver, CoffeeScents for increasing alertness: Peppermint, Ginger, CinnamonScents for recharging and reducing anxiety: Lavender, Pine, Lemongrass, Bergamot, Ylang YlangRosemary increases alertness and enhances memoryRosemary is credited with promoting clear thinking. Photo by Stepan BabaninResearchers…

It’s time to kiss a bland bowl of cereal goodbye.With these fail-proof and healthy recipes, you are less than 15 minutes away from powering up your morning.5-minute Mediterranian-Style Stuffed AvocadoWhat makes this light and nutrient-rich meal special is its experimental nature. Goat cheese, smoked salmon, olives or capers — use your favourite ingredients to create a perfect combo.An easy way to make a morning avo-inspiring. Photo by Heather Ford⏰ Prep time: 5 mins, no cook Vegetarian Ingredients (serves one): 1 ripe avocado sliced in half and pitted2 tbsp thinly chopped cucumbers2 tbsp chopped tomatoes2 tbsp pomegranate seeds30g feta cheese1 tsp…

Name: Nadine WestphalLocation: Kiel, GermanyOccupation: Sports economist, Fitness coach, Techno DJRoom size: 15 m2 (161,5 ft²)Cost of the setup: $4,3KSocial media: Instagram, Facebook, Soundcloud and BeatportHey, Nadine! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I am Nadine, a perpetual self-explorer!For the past few years, I have tried quite a few different things. After school, I completed my pastry chef training. Even though I enjoyed it a lot, I knew it wasn’t my true passion.Later on, I finished my dual study course in sports economics. Although I have a relevant job now, I’m always looking for new opportunities.I’ve been working as a…

Name: Cam DiCeccaLocation: Boston, Massachusetts, USOccupation: IT Systems EngineerRoom size: 0,8 m² (8,6 ft2) — desk areaCost of the setup: ~$1,5K (without PC & monitor), ~$4,1K (with PC & monitor)Social media: InstagramWebsite: camdicecca.comHey, Cam! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’ve had a passion for computers and technology ever since I could remember. I would always be so excited when I was allowed to use the family computer growing up and loved “Typing Class” in my early school years.I graduated from college/university with a degree in Information Technology & Computer Networking, and my passion for technology has perpetually grown ever since.…

Name: Lisa MartinovskáLocation: Prague, Czech RepublicOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 3,5 m2 (37,7 ft²)Cost of the setup: $4,080 (tech) + $222 (a table) + $300 (promo and gifted items)Social media: Instagram, Twitter and DribbbleHey, Lisa! Tell us a bit about yourselfHeya! As you already know, my name is Lisa and I am currently based in Prague, Czech Republic. Yes, it’s that tiny country at the very heart of Europe.I am a UX/UI designer, which practically means that I can take your idea (and budget, haha) and deliver the final solution. I am able to handle pretty much everything from research to…

Name: Ian JonesLocation: Pittsburgh, PA, USOccupation: Photographer, Content Creator, MarketerRoom size: 8 m2 (86 ft²)Cost of the setup: $11K (including $5,5K Tamron’s lens collection)Social media: InstagramWebsite: isjdesigns.comHey, Ian! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy name is Ian Jones. I would like to think I’m a pretty popular photographer here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was born in Las Vegas and grew up in Upstate NY. The arts and college brought me to Pittsburgh. Moving to a big city changed my perspective from a small town in Upstate NY. It shocked me how so much more is accessible to you. There wasn’t…