Name: Nadine Westphal Location: Kiel, Germany Occupation: Sports economist, Fitness coach, Techno DJ Room size: 15 m2 (161,5 ft²) Cost of the setup: $4,3K Social media: Instagram, Facebook, Soundcloud and Beatport Hey, Nadine! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi, I am Nadine, a perpetual self-explorer! For the past few years, I have tried quite a few different things. After school, I completed my pastry chef training. Even though I enjoyed it a lot, I knew it wasn’t my true passion. Later on, I finished my dual study course in sports economics. Although I have a relevant job now, I’m…
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: Cam DiCecca Location: Boston, Massachusetts, US Occupation: IT Systems Engineer Room size: 0,8 m² (8,6 ft2) — desk area Cost of the setup: ~$1,5K (without PC & monitor), ~$4,1K (with PC & monitor) Social media: Instagram Website: camdicecca.com Hey, Cam! Tell us a bit about yourself I’ve had a passion for computers and technology ever since I could remember. I would always be so excited when I was allowed to use the family computer growing up and loved “Typing Class” in my early school years. I graduated from college/university with a degree in Information Technology & Computer Networking, and…
Name: Lisa MartinovskáLocation: Prague, Czech RepublicOccupation: Product DesignerRoom size: 3,5 m2 (37,7 ft²)Cost of the setup: $4,080 (tech) + $222 (a table) + $300 (promo and gifted items)Social media: Instagram, Twitter and DribbbleHey, Lisa! Tell us a bit about yourselfHeya! As you already know, my name is Lisa and I am currently based in Prague, Czech Republic. Yes, it’s that tiny country at the very heart of Europe.I am a UX/UI designer, which practically means that I can take your idea (and budget, haha) and deliver the final solution. I am able to handle pretty much everything from research to…
Name: Ian Jones Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US Occupation: Photographer, Content Creator, Marketer Room size: 8 m2 (86 ft²) Cost of the setup: $11K (including $5,5K Tamron’s lens collection) Social media: Instagram Website: isjdesigns.com Hey, Ian! Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Ian Jones. I would like to think I’m a pretty popular photographer here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I was born in Las Vegas and grew up in Upstate NY. The arts and college brought me to Pittsburgh. Moving to a big city changed my perspective from a small town in Upstate NY. It shocked me how so…
The pandemic has changed everything, and we have all had to adjust to new ways of living and getting things done. No doubt working from home can offer the no-more-commuting benefit and lots of other perks. But we should also be mindful of the stress, anxiety, and uncertainty it can produce. Here are some big strategies, little hacks, and personal advice to help you maintain your productivity and stay balanced while working remotely. Some of these tips are tailored for living in a COVID-19 environment. They will help those whose children, partners, and roommates are also living with them. If…
They say you should set up a home office in the most light-filled, spacious, and comfortable corner in your place. But what if there is no such corner or you cannot do so for objective reasons? With the right decor choices, even the tiniest, darkest room tucked away in the back of your home can be transformed into a great home office. Here are 9 proven interior design tricks to make a small, windowless room feel bigger and brighter. Paint it in a light, airy colour Pick a light palette of pastel colours for a home office to make it…
Name: Merve Location: Glasgow, Scotland Occupation: Postgraduate student Room size: 20 m2 (215 ft²) Cost of the setup: $693 (£500) Social media: YouTube and Instagram Hey, Merve! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi, this is Merve and I am a post-grad student in Glasgow. While doing my master, I wanted to save some memories for later. Initially, I wanted to create a YouTube channel and put my videos while studying at the library or walking around the gorgeous University of Glasgow campus for myself. Not many people know that but YouTube could also be used as a cloud service…
Name: Christian Realin Location: Ilocos Sur, Philippines Occupation: Student Room size: 4,6 m2 (50 ft²) Cost of the setup: $640 Social media: personal Instagram and art Instagram Hey, Christian! Tell us a bit about yourself I am a third-year college student studying BS in Electronics Engineering at Mariano Marcos State University and I have a passion for arts and graphic design. This passion sparked during my high school years but I only got serious about it when I was in my first year of college. The whole thing started with me being a part of my school’s publication as a…