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SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free If your workspace has turned into a dumping ground for cables, crumbs, and chaos, don’t worry. These nine easy fixes will help you reclaim your desk, clear your head, and maybe even enjoy sitting down to work again.1. Do a surface sweepClear everything off your desk. Yes, everything. Wipe it down, then only put back what you actually use every day. That dried-up pen? Bin it. That fourth notebook? It can live in a drawer.How…
SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: Chris Brueggeman Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA Occupation: Video Editor Room size: 28 m² (300 ft²) Cost of setup: $625 Social media: Instagram Photos made by: mabincredible Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi there! I’m Chris Brueggeman, a video editor based in St. Louis, MO. I have a Bachelor’s degree (BA) in Mass Communications and a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Film & Media Studies from Lindenwood University. Having spent over…
SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: Med Badr ChemmaouiLocation: Montreal, Quebec, CanadaOccupation: Sr Product Designer, Design Manager Room size: 23 m² (250 ft²)Cost of setup: ~$6-7KSocial media: InstagramWebsite: Med Badr ChemmaouiHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI am a seasoned Product Designer with 8+ years of expertise in crafting digital solutions that seamlessly blend functionality, strong UX, and aesthetics.Beyond design, I’m a photographer and content creator passionate about storytelling, with a side interest in the art and craft of typography.Take…
SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: Nicolai JulLocation: Aarhus, DenmarkOccupation: Working with kids and young people diagnosed with ADHDRoom size: Small room — just 120 cm wide, facing a windowCost of setup: $6,5KSocial media: Personal Instagram, Setup InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m 45 years old, a father to three teenage kids.We live in a small Danish city near the ocean.I have been an Apple user since the first iPad came out.In my spare time, I have a passion…
SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: André GrünhoffLocation: Düsseldorf, GermanyOccupation: E-Commerce ManagerRoom size: 5,5 × 3,2 m (18 × 10,5 ft)Cost of setup: $5KSocial media: InstagramHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHello! My name is André Grünhoff, and I’m an e-commerce manager specialising in design-driven brands.Currently, I work at GRAU, a high-end lighting brand, where I oversee e-commerce operations, strategy, and growth.My expertise lies in creating seamless, high-converting digital experiences by blending technology, design, and branding.Before GRAU, I led e-commerce…
SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: Dmitriy LaptiyovLocation: Voronezh, RussiaRoom size: 16 m² (172 ft²)Cost of setup: $3K — desk setup / $2K — sim setupSocial media: Instagram, YouTubeHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, my name is Dmitriy, and I have always had many hobbies.I’ve dreamed of having my own cosy corner since school.I didn’t have the chance to set up a dedicated space, but after getting my own apartment, I finally gave free rein to my imagination and…
Name: Mariano Location: Italy Occupation: UI/UX Designer Room size: 14 m² (151 ft²) Cost of setup: ~€5K ($5,2K) Social media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself Hi everyone! I’m Mariano, a 24-year-old Italian with a passion for design and technology. My typical day is divided into two parts: 9–5 as a UI/UX designer for a company, and 5–9 as a content creator. I’ve always wanted to combine these two great passions. The first is now my job, while the second is a work-in-progress project — ahahah. My setup is constantly evolving. I like to change, twist,…
SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: Pantufla CuánticaLocation: Buenos Aires, ArgentinaOccupation: Product DesignerSocial media: Instagram, XHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfHi, I’m Pantufla, a Product Designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina.I’m currently working with a great team of talented people at Metalab.My work consists of ideating, exploring, testing, and designing digital experiences across a great variety of industries, such as mental health, developer tools, music, and AI, just to name a few.I started exploring the design path when I was…
SPONSORED Being productive at home is about getting the right things done, not everything done. That’s why we built Bento Focus. Download Bento for free Name: Stephen JamesLocation: Calgary, Alberta, CanadaOccupation: Risk AnalystRoom size: 7 m² (75 ft²)Cost of setup: ~CAD4K ($2,8K)Social media: InstagramWebsite: Stephen JamesHello! Tell us a bit about yourselfI’m Stephen, an amateur runner, coffee enthusiast, and aspiring creator. I’ve worked in a corporate setting for the past 14 years, and my current role focuses on risk management.I enjoy what I do because it draws on my experience as a business analyst and gives me the opportunity to develop…
Name: Kalok Yeung Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Occupation: Creative Director/Digital Designer Room size: 12 m² (129 ft²) Cost of setup: ~$8K Social media: Instagram, Twitter Website: Kalok Yeung Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself I’m a creative director and digital designer based in Amsterdam, working globally. Technology has always been at the core of my passion for design. Growing up, I was obsessed with gadgets like Tamagotchis and game consoles — their playful interfaces were and still are super addictive to me. I’ve always loved exploring anything tech-related, and that curiosity has only grown over time. It shaped my…