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Warm and Cosy Setup of a Content Creator in the UK

“I wanted to go in a completely different direction and create a warmer, lighter, and more relaxing space”

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    • December 08, 2024
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    Name: Robert McCombe

    Location: Wallasey, UK

    Occupation: Content Creator (Ex-Graphic Designer)

    Room size: 10 m² (108 ft²)

    Cost of setup: Around £7K ($9K). It’s really hard to put a number on it, as some of the items were gifts from brands.

    Social media: Instagram, YouTube

    Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself

    Hey!

    At the moment, I’m lucky enough to say that I am a full-time content creator, with my content focused on my desk setup, design, photography, and cool products.

    I studied graphic design at university and was fortunate to land a job in the industry soon after graduating.

    A desk setup with an Apple Studio Display, BenQ Halo monitor light bar, Keychron Q1 Max keyboard, and Logitech Lift mouse on a Beflo Tenon red oak desk, with a Sihoo Doro C-300 chair and a Batman poster by Olly Moss in the background

    Since graduating, I have worked at three different companies over a four-to-five-year period.

    My main focus in graphic design was branding, which is how I started my content creation journey.

    I initially did what all of us designers do — posting our work online as a kind of portfolio.

    Later, I started to create posts about design tips, sharing my own experiences and trying to give insight to younger designers.

    A close-up of a desk with a wooden lamp, a Nomad Stand One MagSafe charger holding a smartphone, and an Apple Studio Display showing “creativity in progress,” with a Batman poster by Olly Moss visible in the background

    This then led to me expanding my niche of content, so I started posting about my desk setup, which fortunately seemed to resonate with everyone.

    This kept going as I made more and more content about what I enjoy — my wildlife photography and tech.

    And somehow, I now do this as a full-time job. Strange world!

    Take us through your setup

    My first desk setup was in a spare bedroom at my dad’s house, which is where this journey started for me.

    My setup there was in a small alcove with a black accent wall.

    It was quite a dark, moody setup, to say the least.

    But after saving up, I was finally able to make a deposit and buy my first house.

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