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.

A workspace setup with an Acer XV272UP monitor, a MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro on a laptop stand, and a Keychron K3 Max keyboard, arranged on a white desk with a microphone, speakers, and shelves holding plants, books, and headphones

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, and rearrange my space according to my needs.

Take us through your setup

Item Model
Monitor Acer Nitro XV272UP
Monitor mount Hexcal Single Monitor Arm
Monitor light bar BenQ ScreenBar Pro
Laptop MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro
Speakers Jayine Cassette Mini
Headphones Picun F8 Pro
AirPods
Keyboard Keychron K3 Max
Mouse Logitech MX Master 3S
Chair Generic Ergonomic Chair
Laptop stand WOODCESSORIES
Docking station UGREEN Revodok Max
Webcam MacBook integrated
Microphone FIFINE K688
Microphone arm FIFINE BM88
Organiser WOODCESSORIES Wooden Tray
Lamp AUGE LIGHT Lamp

I have changed a lot of setups, and every time it seems to be the final one, but it never is — there are always things to improve. And I’m not just talking about technology, but also layout and workflow.

What I’m trying to create is a ready-to-use setup.

In just a few minutes, I switch from designing apps to finding the right frame, managing lights, and editing videos.

A minimal desk setup with an Acer XV272UP monitor, a MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro, and a Keychron K3 Max keyboard

The style I’ve always sticked with is a minimal one.

I’ve tested different colour palettes, and after many changes, I went back to classic white.

This choice mainly comes down to sunlight — my room is not very bright, so having white furniture helps a lot compared to a darker palette.

The modular shelves you see above the desk and on the left were my last big project.

I was inspired by the Vitsoe Shelving System and recreated a similar system from scratch. I documented the whole process on YouTube.

A home workspace setup with an Acer XV272UP monitor, a MacBook Pro 14″ M3 Pro, and a Logitech MX Master 3S mouse

I have recently launched a YouTube channel, where I’ll be covering not just technology but also design-related topics!

Plants are a key element in my setup.

They’ve been with me since the early years, and I keep adding more.