A Designer’s Dual Apple Studio Display Workspace in Canada
This project runs on good desks and good people. A shout-out to Adam, our latest Productivity Patron — a photographer and filmmaker from Sacramento, CA.
His extra-long desk is split in two: one side for deep digital work (editing, research, client calls), the other for analog thinking — mostly writing scripts by hand in a notebook.
“It’s been super helpful to disconnect from digital to stay creative.”
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Now, let’s get into this week’s setup.
Name: Med Badr Chemmaoui
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Occupation: Sr Product Designer, Design Manager
Room size: 23 m² (250 ft²)
Cost of setup: ~$6-7K
Social media: Instagram
Website: Med Badr Chemmaoui
Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself
I 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 us through your setup
| Item | Model |
|---|---|
| Monitor | Apple Studio Display ×2 |
| Monitor light bar | Xiaomi Mi Light Bar |
| Laptop | MacBook Pro M1 2022 |
| Speakers | Audioengine A2+ |
| Headphones | Sony XM5s AirPods Pro |
| Keyboard | Custom mechanical keyboard |
| Mouse | Logitech MX Master 3S |
| Desk mat | Grovemade Felt Desk Pad |
| Mouse mat | Grovemade Leather Mouse Pad |
| Chair | Herman Miller Aeron |
| Desk shelf | Twelve South Curve Riser |
| Laptop stand | HumanCentric Vertical Laptop Stand |
| Tablet | iPad Pro 13-inch |
My workspace is built for design, photography, and video editing.
It strikes a balance between function and aesthetics.
It’s clean, intentional, and always evolving.
Natural light plays a huge role, making long hours in front of the screen much easier.
At the core of my setup are a large desk (FlexiSpot), an ergonomic chair (Herman Miller Aeron), and the Studio Display — which I landed on after testing several monitors.
The choice of the Studio Display came down to colour accuracy, sharpness, and seamless integration with my workflow.
Positioning the desk was a key decision.
I placed it to maximise natural light without causing glare.
I’ve also incorporated light management solutions like the BenQ and Xiaomi lightbars for a more comfortable viewing experience.
This setup has been years in the making — constant tweaks, repositioning, and refining.
The biggest challenge?
The trial and error of figuring out what works best. But that’s part of the process.
Right now, the flow feels great, but I’m already thinking about better storage for my gear and upgrading my mic setup.
A workspace is never truly done.
It’s a work in progress, and that’s what keeps it exciting.
What’s your favourite item on your desk?
It’s a tie between my mechanical keyboard and the Studio Display — both because they get the most use.
The Display is essential for my work, providing the accuracy I need for design, photography, and video editing.