Author: Francesco Riganese

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a friend on various personal projects over the years, some of which you can find on my portfolio (although it is a bit outdated, from 2016).Additionally, I share some of my work on…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…

Name: Ashley Sainato Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, US Occupation: Service Coordinator Cost of setup: $1K Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a Service Coordinator for a construction contractor. I make sure our crews get paid. I recently came back from a 12-week maternity leave. It can be hectic, but I’ve been enjoying my time back. I absolutely love my job and my teammates. I’m lucky that my job allows me to have the work & life balance that it does. I’m 34 years old. Mom to a 3-month-old baby boy named Orin and two old dogs — Emma…

Name: Brett Atkinson Location: Irvine, California, US Occupation: Branded Content Producer and Freelance Front-End Developer Room size: 24 m² (260 ft²) Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a 35-year-old producer of branded content for Taco Bell. My team and I are responsible for all the video content that comes out of Taco Bell. We handle all types of video content, from internal videos to certain broadcast ad spots. I majored in film in college. Quickly, I learned that Hollywood was not the right fit for me and that corporate content and advertising offered better…

This sponsored post is brought to you by Ecoline Windows, a Canadian-based company specialising in replacement windows, doors, and patio doors for the residential market. Regardless of the nature of the business, no office employee or remote worker wants to work in a space that is poorly designed or decorated. The common culprit is lighting — long exposure to harsh lights can lead to migraines or vertigo. This is why light design and taking care of the office’s illumination are crucial, yet sometimes overlooked. Today, we’ll guide you toward the best option to improve your office’s looks and productivity. The…

Name: Joel Honkanen Location: Järvenpää, Finland Occupation: Student Cost of setup: ~€3K ($3,2K) Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey! My name is Joel, and I’m a third-year Energy engineering student at the University of Applied Sciences. My studies mainly focus on energy production, delivery, and storage methods, along with energy efficiency, hydrogen economy, and carbon dioxide recovery. I finished my earlier ICT degree in 2013, where I think my interest in PCs and setups comes from. During the seven years between my studies, I worked mainly in the technology industry. In my teenage years and early adulthood, I…