Name: Roland AustriaLocation: Saitama, JapanOccupation: Government employeeRoom size: 13 m² (140 ft²) — living space & home officeCost of the setup: $2,7K including all the tech (¥300,000)Social media: Instagram, GuruShotsHey, Roland! Tell us a bit about yourselfKonnichiwa, I’m Roland. Born in the Philippines in the late 80s, a kid of the 90s, and in my teens by the early 2000s.I am of a generation that witnessed the transition of everything going from analogue to digital. The change fascinated me constantly and ultimately sent me to pursue a degree in software engineering.After college, I found an opportunity to work in Japan.…
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: Conor ButkovicLocation: Hamilton, Ontario, CanadaOccupation: Graphic DesignerRoom size: ~18,6 m² (200 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$8,8K (includes everything)Social media: InstagramHey, Conor! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a recent college graduate who studied graphic design. Currently, I’m available for both freelance and in-house work.To be honest, it was somewhat of an accident that I became a designer. After high school, I struggled to figure out what I wanted to do, and “graphic design” just stood out to me. In the end, I’m thrilled I chose this career path because it surrounds me with creativity and technology.Out of these two…
Name: Olja Lobkis (Andotherlawstories)Location: Nordfriesland, GermanyOccupation: Law StudentRoom size: 11 m² (118 ft²)Cost of the setup: $1,4KSocial media: InstagramHey, Olja! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a 29-year-old law student from Germany. I live by the seaside in a Swedish-style cottage with my boyfriend and my pug Bella.Until August 2015, I had been working as a full-time paralegal in a large firm specialising in intellectual property.Despite my love for the legal profession, I felt unchallenged as a paralegal. I was hopelessly bored and didn’t enjoy my job at the time.Other “Study With Me” accounts have rarely resonated with Olja. As…
Name: Bogdan PatrauceanLocation: Cluj-Napoca, RomaniaOccupation: Software EngineerRoom size: 25 m² (270 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$4,5KSocial media: InstagramHey, Bogdan! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a software engineer for a private company in Romania. We do a lot of things, from apps for banks to factory automation, AI, etc, mainly for the German market.To be more precise, I’m a full-stack web developer. Full-stack means that I’m dealing with the frontend part (HTML, CSS, Javascript, Typescript, Angular, etc.) and also the backend part (.NET platform in my case). I create complex web apps that are both good-looking and processing…
Name: Ulrich EschLocation: Cologne, GermanyOccupation: Communication ConsultantRoom size: 15 m² (161,5 ft²) Cost of the setup: $2,7K including a MacBookSocial media: InstagramHey, Uli! Tell us a bit about yourselfThanks for having me! I’m a communication consultant by day and content creator by night (or, more precisely, after my children have gone to bed).For three or four days a week, I spend about 2-3 hours creating new content. One evening is usually reserved for shooting new content, another one for editing the shots, and then, on the third evening, I prepare posts.Uli works for an agency that helps companies with their…
Name: Ben GarrattLocation: Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, United KingdomOccupation: Digital Product Designer, Co-Founder of Fare StudioRoom size: 4,95 m² (53,28 ft²)Cost of the setup: $2,5K — without tech (desk, peripherals, paint, chair etc.), £11,2K — with tech (PC, Mac, Hifi + the above).Social media: Instagram, TwitterHey, Ben! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey, I’m Ben, I am a digital product designer who’s recently moved from East London to Westcliff-On-Sea in Essex.Leaving London was something we had never considered until remote working became much more normal for people in the tech/design world.I feel really lucky that it worked out that way for us.London…
Weather is out of human’s control, yet creating the right atmosphere for deep focus is as easy as turning on the background noise of rainy days or snowy nights.RainyscopeBy using the natural sounds of rain pouring and birds chirping, Rainyscope creates a distraction-free background for highly focused work.With different seasonal patterns and visualisations, you can choose from gentle spring shower sounds or the heavier fall and winter storm grumbles and growlsYou can also easily schedule work breaks on Rainyscope by using the website’s timer feature.Website: rainyscope.comHow to tackle your WFH routine35 simple hacks that actually workMaker StationsEditorial TeamSnowy EscapeDeveloped by…
Name: Eve G.Location: Amsterdam, NetherlandsOccupation: MSc Brain and Cognitive Science studentRoom size: 14 m² (151 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$3KPersonal blog: academiceve.comSocial media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTubeHey, Eve! Tell us a bit about yourselfI am Eve, a blogger and digital content creator behind @academic.eve.I am originally from Lithuania, but after finishing my bachelor degree in Psychology, I moved to the Netherlands. That was due to my desire to pursue a research master’s in Brain and Cognitive Science at the University of Amsterdam. I am about to graduate in a couple of months!I am a full-time graduate student, and I have been…
Name: Lasse JensenLocation: Odense, DenmarkOccupation: 3D Designer and VisualiserRoom size: 40 m² (431 ft²) — living roomCost of the setup: ~$8K, including desk and chairSocial media: Instagram, YouTubeWebsite: My GearHey, Lasse! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m a 3D designer based in Odense, Denmark.A title that doesn’t say much, but I try to explain my current position as “producing visual material that helps drive sales and win tenders”. Currently, I’m employed at one of the largest playground manufacturers in the world.Do you know how you always hear people say millennials want jobs that make us feel like we’re doing something…
Name: Detrik VanderlindenLocation: Washington, USOccupation: CarpenterRoom size: 7,9 m² (85 ft²)Cost of the setup: Computer setup: $1,7K. Room setup estimate: $1-2KHey, Detrik! Tell us a bit about yourselfI work as a private carpentry contractor — designing and building have always been a passion of mine.That is why utilising my job experience for my own office space has been satisfying and enjoyable.Detrik’s zen gaming setup has many oddities and curiosities. For example, the top part of the cairn (above the Poké Ball) is a Google Mini that plays music for meditation, sounds of nature or lo-fi songs. There’s also a sloth…