Name: Kris Villano Location: Cainta, Rizal, the Philippines Occupation: Multimedia Artist Room size: 7 m² (75 ft²) Cost of setup: $3,2K Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! My name is Kris. I’m a creative based in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines. I’m currently working as Multimedia Artist Virtual Assistant for a US-based company — we provide content for people (mostly in real estate). I remember back then my Ninja Turtles drawings got featured in a local newspaper here in the Philippines. I also used to dabble with Legos a lot when I was young. I’ve been a…
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.
If you want to create a peaceful and quiet atmosphere in your office, you should consider getting some acoustic panels. They absorb sound waves and vibrations that in turn help to reduce echo and reverberation in a workspace. Acoustic panels are usually made of polyester fibre or mineral wool — both are lightweight materials effective at blocking sound. These panels come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colours, making them perfect for adding style as well as auditory comfort to any room. Not all acoustic panels are created equal, though. Choosing the right type and quantity for the specific…
Name: Rochelle McNallyLocation: Atlanta, GeorgiaOccupation: HR Talent AnalyticsRoom size: 4,5 m² (48 ft²)Cost of setup: $910Hello! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy husband and I purchased a house a year ago and have been working to bring it up to modern times.It was originally a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home, but the previous owners had converted the third bedroom into a master bathroom and left a small 12×4 ft room.Initially, we didn’t know what to do with such a small room.We considered using it as additional closet space but ended up trying to make it work as a home office.The previous owner…
Name: Ogeh EzeonuLocation: Lagos, NigeriaOccupation: Digital Product Designer Room size: 15 m² (164 ft²)Social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, TwitterWebsite: Ogeh EzeonuHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi there. I’m Ogeh (sounds like Oh-gei), a freelance senior product designer at Toptal. I am currently based in Lagos, Nigeria.Previously, I led design and innovation at a fintech startup, crafting intuitive digital solutions to everyday problems within the finance industry.I have been working remotely for a couple of years and have been fortunate to work on a number of exciting projects with companies such as 3Blackdot, Motley Fools, and AspireIQ.Ogeh has two windows…
Name: Stefana TeodoroiuLocation: Bucharest, RomaniaOccupation: Content CreatorRoom size: 16 m² (172 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$1KSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, my name is Stefana, and I am a 31-year-old content creator from Romania. I didn’t really plan to become one.It just happened when I began sharing some of my hobbies online as the YouTube/Instagram platform started expanding in my country.It caught me by surprise, but I do try to make the best of it.Stefana’s workstation stays organised with three IKEA ALEX drawers — they provide ample space for her WFH essentialsI make my living by partnering…
Name: Enzo Salvador Location: Marikina, Philippines Occupation: Multimedia arts student/Freelance graphic designer Room size: 1,31 m² (14 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$2K Social media: Behance, Instagram, TikTok Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello, I’m Enzo, an aspiring 20-year-old graphic designer and multimedia arts student from the Philippines. As an art student focused on creative projects, my hobbies closely align with my studies. I also draw, paint, bake, and create more graphic design projects in my free time! I also add gaming to the mix. I usually play games like Pokemon, The Sims, Valorant, and some childhood games on…
Name: SJ Zhang Location: New York City, US Occupation: Product Designer Room size: 23 m² (250 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$5K Social media: Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I work at Compound — a wealth management startup helping people in tech with their finances. Over weekends, I love over-engineering my personal website. I wrote about my build on Twitter, and it is also how I was discovered by Maker Stations. Take us through your setup ItemModelMonitorLG UltraFine 5KSpeakersSonos One HeadphonesAirPods Pro KeyboardApple Magic Keyboard MouseLogitech Lift ChairHaworth Zody Chair Desk matSatechi Charger3-in-1 Snap Charger by Native…
Name: Sigit Adinugroho Location: Singapore Occupation: Product Designer Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$3K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a product designer currently working full-time for Tripadvisor in Singapore. I’m originally from Indonesia, but I’ve been in Singapore for six years and am now a permanent resident. I’m married and have a daughter who was born in 2015. I joined Tripadvisor in June 2021 and have contributed to a couple of projects related to Tripadvisor Plus and vacation rental products. On a daily basis, I work closely with…
Name: James Location: Bushey, UK Occupation: Project Information Coordinator Cost of the setup: ~£4,1K ($4,7K) Social media: Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m James, a 32-year-old father of three from Watford, UK. I’ve had many different jobs in my life. I actually started out trying to make it in a punk band from 17 to 22. I managed to do a national release and press campaign, all while doing admin for a construction company. But shortly after all that, my girlfriend (now wife) and I found out we were expecting our first child. So I joined the…
Name: Raymond Cripps Location: New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Game Developer & Content Creator Room size: 13,5 m² (145 ft²) Social media: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Raymond Cripps, an independent game developer working on my first commercial game, Project Feline. Project Feline is an anime-inspired 3D platformer starring Gabi, a feline-human hybrid who can run on walls, grind on rails and build insane momentum. Through mastery of Gabi’s unique abilities, players traverse complex environments as fast and stylishly as possible. 0:00 /0:19 1× I’ve been interested in game development, filmmaking, music and…