Name: Lizz DimaanoLocation: San Diego, California, United StatesOccupation: LawyerRoom size: 28 m² (301 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$1,2K (not including the 16″ MacBook Pro and a few gifted items)Social media: Instagram, YouTubeHey, Lizz! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello! My name is Lizz, I’m a lawyer by day and a content creator by night. I currently live in San Diego, California with my partner and two cats. I am a newly admitted lawyer practising employment and personal injury law. Due to the pandemic, I started my career as an attorney working from home. So when I began to plan my…
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: BasicAppleGuyLocation: Alberta, CanadaOccupation: Healthcare by day, passionate Mac user & creative by nightRoom size: 9,3 m² (100 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$4K (includes a desk, iPhone, Mac, iPad, headphones, maps, docks, etc.)Social media: Twitter, InstagramWebsite: www.basicappleguy.comHey, Guy! Tell us a bit about yourselfMy handle online is BasicAppleGuy, or Guy for short.This moniker started as a passion project in 2020 as a way for me to connect with the broader Apple community.By day my life is very different, I work in healthcare, supporting the mental health of people in my community, so there’s no overlap between my 9-5 and anything…
Name: OliviaLocation: ItalyRoom size: 20 m² (215 ft²)Cost of the setup: ~$2KSocial media: Instagram, Pinterest, GoodreadsHey, Olivia! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello. My name is Olivia (Liv for short) and I am a twenty-something art historian with a passion for palaeography, classic heritage and foreign languages. Born and raised in Italy, I have always dreamt about living abroad, travelling the world and visiting many galleries and museums.These goals have prompted me to study English, French and German since my early adolescence. Maybe I will be able to finally take up Mandarin Chinese as well, in the foreseeable future.“Muse of…
Not everyone has the luxury of being able to organise a home office in a spare dedicated room. If you are thinking about converting your bedroom into a multipurpose space that will also serve as a maker station, here are seven crucial tips to help you prevent feeling like you’re sleeping at work. Divide a room into two zones The key to productive working from your bedroom lies in keeping a clear distinction between your focus and relaxation areas. That’s what matters most, so don’t undervalue it. Consider using a curtain to separate work and sleep zones. Once you’ve finished,…
Name: Matt TranLocation: Toronto, Ontario, CanadaOccupation: UX/UI DesignerRoom size: 9,3 m² (100 ft²) Cost of the setup: $500 excluded tech ($4K if you include laptop, monitor, keyboard, etc.)Social media: Instagram, YouTubeWebsite: thematttran.comHey, Matt! Tell us a bit about yourselfHey! My name is Matt and I’m a UX/UI designer by day, and a content creator during all the other hours.Growing up, I’ve always had a passion for design and technology. I played a lot of video games such as MapleStory and CS:GO.I watched a lot of anime (my favourite being the Gundam series) and messed about with graphic design in Photoshop.I…
Name: Lisa W. Location: Passau, Germany Occupation: Student Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Cost of the setup: $14K Social media: Instagram and YouTube Hey, Lisa! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a trainee teacher for high school English & Geography in my third year, and I work as a student research assistant part-time. So far my favourite classes in college have been English phonetics & phonology, Introduction to American Studies, and Political & Social Geography of the United States. I love learning about different cultures and places all around the world. Travelling is a great passion of mine!…
Name: Kevin NgLocation: Toronto, CanadaOccupation: Front-End DeveloperRoom size: 16,7 m² (180 ft²). Desk area: 2,3 m² (25 ft²)Cost of the setup: $3,2KSocial media: InstagramHey, Kevin! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Kevin! I’m a graphic designer turned front-end developer based in Toronto, Canada.It’s almost a cliché but I feel like I was born with an attention to design and detail.Throughout high school, I was well on the path of going into computer science. It wasn’t until almost the last minute when I decided I would go into graphic design instead.I aspired to be able to design something that would…
Name: Shekinah GloryLocation: Wellington, New ZealandOccupation: University StudentRoom size: 9,26 m² (99,67 ft²)Cost of the setup: $2KSocial media: Instagram, YouTubeHey, Shekinah! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, my name is Shekinah. I am a Filipina based in New Zealand. I am currently in my second year, studying BS in Chemistry at Victoria University of Wellington.I’ve been residing here in New Zealand since 2015. Through some unforeseen circumstances, I wasn’t able to study at that time and had to accept various jobs to support myself.I experienced cleaning a 2-storey house, cleaning a garden, an office; I also worked at a dairy…
Name: Jason Dela CuevaLocation: Bacoor City, Cavite, the PhilippinesOccupation: Admin AssistantRoom size: “Apologies, I don’t know the exact measurements of the room but it is about the same size as a typical small college dorm”Cost of the setup: $2KSocial media: InstagramHey, Jason! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi! My name is Jason Dela Cueva. I’m 28 years old and I work as an admin assistant and a foundation staff at a small office in Parañaque City.For the last few years, I have struggled to find the right job. In exploring my aspirations, I dipped my toes in different waters.First, I…
Name: Matúš Gocman Location: Bratislava, Slovakia Occupation: Civil Engineering and Architecture student Room size: 12 m² (129 ft²) Cost of the setup: $1,7K Social media: Instagram Hey, Matúš! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a second-year college student. I study Architecture and Civil Engineering at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. I love architecture and design. After I finish my studies, I’m planning to devote my time to these interests. In addition to studying, I work as an AutoCAD draftsman and freelance architect. I enjoy taking photos, as well! My passion for interior design stems from my love…