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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…

Working from home can be challenging, especially when it comes to creating an efficient and comfortable workspace. But don’t you worry, our complete checklist has got you covered (with over 50 ideas to help you organise your home office). Inside you’ll find ideas for: Become a Supporter to Download the PDF (50+ ideas)

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…

Name: Logan Liffick Location: Tampa, Florida, United States Occupation: Senior Designer, DigitalOcean Room size: 19 m² (200 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$4K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Logan Liffick, a designer and creative engineer currently living in sunny Tampa, Florida, with my wife and our two-year-old golden retriever! I work with DigitalOcean full-time as a Senior Designer, where I help build our brand and web properties, as well as some of our events like Hacktoberfest. I do a lot of contract work as well. Most recently, I did a cool brand refresh and…

Name: Jonatan CastroLocation: Ourense, Galicia, SpainOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 12 m² (129 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$4,8KSocial media: TwitterHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Jonatan, a product designer currently working at TIDAL.I’ve been in the design industry since 2009 and have worked primarily as a freelancer for well-known companies such as Opera and Vodafone, as well as working with smaller clients and startups.I’ve also collaborated with a friend on various personal projects over the years, some of which you can find on my portfolio (although it is a bit outdated, from 2016).Additionally, I share some of my work on…

Name: Ronak Shah Location: Mumbai, India Occupation: Tech YouTuber Room size: 13 m² (140 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$20K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi, I’m Ronak. I’m a YouTuber who reviews tech on my channel called RON TEK. Since childhood, I have had a liking for computers, gaming consoles, and mobile phones. During my teenage years, I witnessed the entire transition of phones from simple devices that could barely make calls and send texts to the advent of smartphones. I became obsessed with every new phone launch and the features they brought. Additionally,…

Name: Cory JohnsonLocation: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOccupation: Commercial RoofingRoom size: 12 m² (129 ft²)Social media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a full-time commercial roofer.While I love my job, my real passion lies in photography and videography.I try to uphold a reputation for delivering high-quality, visually alluring photography with clean editing while sustaining a consistent minimal style.With content creation, I aim to assist brands to construct a deeper, more genuine relationship with their audience.I do this by creating engaging stories around the photos/videos and, most importantly, by having fun.You can check me out on Instagram at @corssonpv.Take us…

Name: Nuria Quero Location: Barcelona, Spain Occupation: XR Freelance Designer Room size: 15 m² (164 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€3,5K ($3,7K) Social media: Instagram, Twitter Website: Nuria Quero Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself This is always the hardest question to answer. But let’s try: My name is Nuria Quero. I work as a freelance designer focused on UX design for interactive experiences and games through the web, AR & emerging tech. Although I’m originally from Barcelona, I spent over six years in London, which still feels like a second home to me. However, when my in-laws retired and…