Author: Francesco Riganese

Name: Patrick Johns Location: Melbourne, Australia Occupation: Graphic Designer Room size: 9 m² (97 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$4,4K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Hey, Patrick! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi, I’m Patrick, a Melbourne-based designer and amateur photographer. In my full-time job, I’m an in-house graphic designer for a furniture company. I also freelance a bit. I’ve been in the design industry for four years now — I love it more than ever. My friends and I are looking to start our own marketing and design studio and hopefully make it a full-time gig one day. I…

Name: Bram van Duijvenvoorde Location: The Netherlands Occupation: Content Creator Room size: 7 m² (75 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$2K, but most items were gifted Social media: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, YouTube Hey, Bram! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi! I’m Bram, an 18-year-old creator based in the Netherlands. A little over 2,5 years ago, I started an Instagram page called @appletodaynow, which has now grown to over 20K followers — and I enjoy creating content for it! Instagram turned out to be a perfect place to share my thoughts on Apple and technology in general. At first, I…

Name: Nicolas Majou Location: Hamburg, Germany Occupation: Multiple jobs Room size: 14 m² (151 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$1K without devices (MacBook Pro M1, iPad Pro 12.9 2018, Apple Thunderbolt Display, etc.) Social media: Instagram Hey, Nicolas! Tell us a bit about yourself Hello, everyone! How do I introduce myself? Well, first of all, I’m a happy 42-year-old dad of two beautiful princesses. Currently, I work as a children’s educator at a French school in Hamburg. I have been a professional breakdancer for more than twenty years, touring around the world and performing in theatres and operas. I still…

Have you ever had a hard time choosing between different décor styles? Are you worried about ending up with an eclectic room that looks completely out of place? Then Japandi might be your answer. This style is forgiving and allows plenty of room for mistakes. Japandi, or Japanordic, is an emerging trend that is making waves in interior design. It’s a new take on minimalism — with more warmth and a deeper appreciation for nature. Bring it into your home office with these ideas for a Japandi style WFH setup. What is Japandi interior style? Japandi style combines Scandinavian practicality…

In a world with an increased understanding of ergonomics, design, and productivity, office chairs are no longer just pieces of furniture. They are an essential part of the home office. After all, you spend most of your day sitting in a chair. Easily the most used piece of furniture in a home office, the humble office chair is often the hardest to choose. Especially for those who don’t have the luxury of a large workspace. Take a look at some of these factors to find the best home office chair for a small space. Keeping size in mind While there’s…

Love Maker Stations? Keep us going for $4 a month. We’re a super small team, and your $4/month ensures we can keep sharing setups and stories you love. Support Maker Stations. Name: Roberto Nickson Location: Los Angeles, CA Occupation: Product Designer Room size: 20 m² (215 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$10K for the main setup Social media: Instagram, YouTube Hey, Roberto! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey everyone! My name is Roberto Nickson. I emigrated from Venezuela when I was a young man and currently reside in Los Angeles. For the last several years, I have been running…

Name: Justin Fogarty Location: Florida, USA Occupation: Retail Supervisor Room size: 21,3 m² (229,3 ft²) Cost of the setup: ~$4,5K (the panel itself cost not more than $500) Social media: YouTube, Twitch, SoundCloud, Instagram Hey, Justin! Tell us a bit about yourself Hey, thanks for having me! I’m Justin Fogarty. Retail supervisor by day, freelance maker/designer by night. Avid PC and video game nerd, but I’m sure you already knew that. I’m an aspiring musician and content creator. Recently I started a YouTube channel in which I make things, accompanied with (mostly) music I’ve made. Being a full-time content creator…

Is there anyone who likes seeing cables around the house? Cables are a part and parcel of work from home life, but you don’t need to resign yourself to seeing unruly wires all-around your home office. Here are some simple ideas to hide cables in your home office. Use cable ties One of the biggest problems with some cables is their sheer length. Long cables are handy when the power socket is far away, but the rest of the time, they tend to get tangled or lie around looking messy. Shorten these long cables. Loop them and hold them in…

The switch to working from home has led to many working longer hours than ever before. As you race to finish your work, it may seem counterproductive to take a break all of a sudden. However, breaks are just as important as time spent working. They directly impact your ability to get work done. Numerous studies [1, 2, 3] have shown that taking regular breaks improves productivity at work and helps you focus better. But not all breaks are made equal. Taking a breather while browsing social media can be relaxing, but it doesn’t necessarily leave you feeling more energised.…

Almost all of our work is now virtual. Job interviews, brainstorms — you name it. So making a good impression on a video call is crucial. Whether you are new to virtual collaboration or a WFH veteran, here’s a list of everything you need to know to stand out in online meetings (in a good way!) Get the lighting right ► Illuminate your face Journalists and actors alike will tell you how much of a difference lighting makes in how you appear on camera. To look your best on video calls, ensure that light falls directly on your face. Do…