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Minimal & Functional White Desk Setup in Italy

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

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    • March 02, 2025
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    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.

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