Name: Thomas Sanlis Location: Nantes, France Occupation: Web Developer and Indie Hacker Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$3,7K Social media: Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi there, thanks for having me on Maker Stations! My name is Thomas, and I’m a 27-year-old developer and indie hacker from France. I attended a school called Hetic, where I received a five-year education in web development, design, and marketing. Currently, I divide my time between indie hacking, teaching at Ada Tech School — an inclusive tech school in Nantes, and doing freelance development and design work.…
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: Adam Peters Location: Brisbane, Australia Occupation: Customer Service Manager Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Yo! How’s it going? My name is Adam. I’m currently working as a Customer Service Manager at the Australian retailer Myer based in Brisbane, Australia. I’ve been with the company for over ten years, and my experience ranges across the business, including online fulfilment, sales, and logistics. My role is store-based, and I’m not currently working from home. I use my workspace as a creative outlet where I pursue my other passions in photography…
Name: Zwitzh Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Occupation: Street Artist Room size: 6 m² (65 ft²) Cost of setup: Almost free Social media: Instagram Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello, my name is Zwitzh, and I make street art. This is my cosy (and secret) workspace. Here I prepare my pieces, write and draw. And take a nap in my armchair. 🙂 I set up switches and other electrical installations with texts on them in the tension field between the city’s graffiti and the endless municipal electrical installations. The switches can be philosophical and existentialistic, but also time concepts and…
Name: Mathieu B. Location: Montrouge, a small town and commune next to Paris, France Occupation: Graphic Designer Room size: 25 m² (269 ft²) Cost of setup: $4,5K Social media: Instagram, Reddit, Twitter Website: Mathieu Brageul Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m 38 years old, I have two daughters and I work as a freelance graphic designer in the Paris area. In 2005, I graduated from the Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués (LISAA) in Rennes and began working immediately after completing my studies. Initially, I worked for a design studio, followed by a newspaper, and eventually, I secured a…
Name: Emmie Villegas Location: Quezon City, the Philippines Occupation: Architect & Multi-disciplinary Designer Room size: 28 m² (301 ft²) Cost of setup: $6K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Emmie, an architect and designer by trade. My passion lies in creating and designing things, particularly objects and spaces that enhance the user experience. I primarily work as a freelance architect, but I also enjoy spending my free time doing graphic design, specialising in book layouts and thumbnail art. Apart from being a YouTube and Instagram creator, I have a steady musical career on the…
Name: Wouter de Bres Location: Voorschoten, the Netherlands Occupation: Product Designer Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$5K Social media: Twitter Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Wouter de Bres. I’m a father of the most beautiful twin daughters in the world and a product designer & former psychologist from Voorschoten, the Netherlands. When I transitioned from psychology to design, I was initially embarrassed about my background. However, I soon realised that having a Psychology Master’s degree is a valuable asset for a designer. Dieter Rams once said: You cannot understand good design if you…
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…
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…