r/Workspaces

Currently a college student majoring in Software Development

Currently I have two desks in different locations, but I’ll be downsizing to just one in the near future.

Which setup works best aesthetically?

Any recommendations for a very nice webcam that follows you around like apple's Center Stage? I'm also hunting for an always-listening microphone that works with "Hey Siri", or at least will work great at hearing me once I activate dictation/siri with a keyboard shortcut. Strong background noise elimination is a must-have!)

16" Space Black MacBook Pro M5 Pro w/ Nano-Texture Display
Three Dell S2725QC monitors

White:
Magic Keyboard Mini w/ Touch ID
MX Master 4 for Mac (white/silver)
Magic Trackpad
Satechi Extended Numeric Keypad ❤️
Steelseries mouse pad
MoFT Tripod Stands
Anker thunderbolt cables

Black:
MX Keys Mini (black)
MX Master 4 (graphite)
Magic Trackpad
Chinese Amazon Extended NumPad 🤬
Insignia mousepad
MoFT Tripod stands
Dell's included cables

10ft x 10ft

Hey y'all, I just moved and setting up my desk as you see from the photos, I am trying to manage the cables but I have no clue where to begin or section them, I have a outlet on the left side feeding the power to the monitor and pc , then on the right side I have built in station in the corner thats plugged into the outlet on the right side, my biggest issue is my cables with my mouse and keyboard , They're hooked to back of the PC but the wires are just all over the place , I was going put the Pc on the far left but then it doest show the glass and the usb ports are also on the side of the glass, then considered the right end but has possibility of getting bumped into and also my monitor would end up by the corner which would block and waste desk space. I pretty much just have 5 cords, the two powering the monitor and pc , hdmi connecting them and my mouse and keyboard. Any and all suggestions would help I am not married to any positioning

MacBook Pro 14 (work)
MacBook Pro 13 (personal)
Mini PC (back of the monitor)
KVM
LogiDoc
Logitech keyboard and mouse
Herman Miller Embody chair
Standing desk

Very barebones, nothing fancy... But I like spending time here

Looking at getting a better desk light. Suggestions? (Benq light bar is out of my budget)

From the front, this is basically the clean workspace I wanted: monitor, speakers, a large solid oak surface and not too much clutter.

But underneath it is a Kawai VPC1.

It’s a full 88-key weighted piano controller weighing around 29.5 kg / 65 lbs, and I use the same space for both normal computer work and music production.

That was the main reason I chose this ErgoHide configuration. The keyboard sits on a pull-out tray, so I can completely change the function of the desk in a few seconds.

Keyboard out = studio.

Keyboard away = regular workspace.

The desk itself is electrically height-adjustable as well, so it can move between sitting and standing positions depending on what I’m doing.

The thing I probably notice most visually is the solid oak desktop. Combined with the ambient lighting built into the rear of the desk, it makes the setup feel a lot warmer at night.

There’s also a hidden cable-management system underneath, which is very welcome when your workspace contains a computer, monitor, audio equipment, speakers and a piano. The magnetic headphone hangers on the sides are another small detail I’ve ended up using constantly.

Still deciding whether I should keep it this clean or slowly ruin it by adding more gear.

This is what architect suggested.

My main focus is my developer room

And other thing is we want to reuse the tables and every possible furniture in this office from my past office as I have tight budget

Hey Folks, I am moving my office to a backyard pod this week, would love your takes on best layout, or some ideas that I am possibly missing out on.

Floor area: 272cm x 570cm
Desk 1: 76cm x 200cm (main setup, monitors etc)
Desk 2: 70cm x 140cm (off setup, handy projects)

Shelf, Couch, TV (and unit) haven't decided yet, so no strict measurements, however I'd like to add them to the pod.

Any ideas/ suggestions, highly appreciated, thanks heaps!

My work setup this Monday.

I can't live without additional screens. My workday involves multitasking to the max, and having my laptop screen, an external monitor and my AQUOS BOARD to keep specifically for meetings or to wirelessly cast my Dynabook to see my work on a larger screen size is a necessity (especially for a day right after the weekend).

What's one thing you couldn't work without at your desk? 

Full setup breakdown & photo gallery: https://beyond-desk.com/setups/matt-gocman-warm-minimal-setup-nitra-slovakia?from=reddit

An environmental engineer and building energy consultant working from home in Nitra, Slovakia, Matt Gocman approaches his desk the same way he approaches buildings: solve for comfort and function first, then let the rest follow. His philosophy — 'start simple, don't overthink it, and make it a spot you genuinely enjoy spending time in' — shows clearly in the warm walnut surface, the ergo-first chair, and the plants that soften the room without crowding the work.

**Gear list:**

- Desk: Oakdesk by Standidesk

- Monitor: 32-inch LG Ultrafine Ergo

- Monitor stand: LG Ultrafine Ergo (integrated ergonomic arm)

- Monitor light: BenQ ScreenBar Pro

- Keyboard: Keychron B2 Pro

- Mouse: Logitech MX Master 3S

- Chair: Hbada E3 Pro

- Storage: IKEA drawer unit

- Riser: Raico Store monitor stand

- Speakers: Apple HomePod mini, Jayine Casette Mini

- Headphones: AirPods Pro 2, PlayStation 5 Pulse Headset

- Mic: Fulaim X3

- Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket 3

- PC: Apple Mac Mini M1

- Laptop: Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro

- Hub: Orbitkey dock

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I like to keep it clean and simple. Any suggestions? (Esp for the stupid work VOIP Landline)?

For several years I've been using the map deskpad/mousepad and it's been fine. It works well with my mouse and it's thick/heavy enough that it doesn't slide around. But I'm starting to feel like maybe it's a bit too tall.

I kind of like the 38" x 13.7" desk pad, though the "leather" doesn't work very well with my MX Master 3S I have to use more force to move the mouse and the material is kind of light so even though it says the backing is non-slip, I can still move it around. I really like that it covers most of the length of the desk, I do also like the 12" width of the other one.

Need some advice on which one to go for and what color would work best for my setup. (White laptop, black mouse, white backdrop.

Main Monitor: 31.5” 4K Monitor - Dell P3222QE 
Vertical Monitor: 27” 4K Monitor - Dell U2723QE

Light Bar - Quntis LI-HY-0214-GY
Mouse - Logitech MX Master 3S
Keyboard - Logitech MX Mechanical Mini
Webcam - Logitech Brio 501KVM - AV Access iDock M10 

Mac Mini M4 - 16GB RAM / 256GB SSD
Macbook Pro M3 Pro - 36GB RAM /  512GB SSD

Desk - No idea of the brand as I bought the cheapest thing during COVID
Dual Monitor Desk Mount - VIVO STAND-V032

• Mac Mini Mount - CaSZLUTION COM-VESA-MACMINIm4-STEEL
• Universal Docking Station Mount - VIVO MOUNT-DS01
• Vertical Laptop Stand - UGREEN 25706

Colorful Monkey Gaming Mouse Pad

Chair - Herman Miller Mirra