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My workspace is my playground. Having a large size table is a must so I can put more stuff on the table to tinker with. Things that i’ve learned when I was setting it up were the importance of making my workspace ergonomic to prevent body aches and make me more productive + cable management with magnets 😍.

Since working from home almost a year ago, I've changed spots all around our house trying to find the best place to work in. This is that place now — a productive and ergonomic workspace for coding and creating. (Sometimes, a place for procrastinating and jamming to music.)

My current workspace is a corner in a small bedroom in my parents house. After I quit my long-term day job about a year ago, I decided to stay here while I prepare for the next chapter in my career. Like the plant in the middle of the mess, I am hopeful that, despite my life shifting to a slower gear this season, I have faith that I am still moving forward and that the mess is only temporary.

Two laptops and a L-executive office table setup. I handle and manage multiple projects for different companies and the more screens, the easier for me to multitask. One screen for project management and two screens dedicated for dev work. My PS4 and other gaming consoles are located behind the table. I play during my free time to relieve stress from work.

The items in my workspace reflect everything I do. I mainly use the laptop and keyboard for coding. When I’m not coding, I play my Nintendo Switch, play some drums (I have a drum pad at the right side of my table) or guitar, or draw. I have the Merlion plushie displayed, which I got as a token for speaking at Connect Asia last 2019.

Having a tidy workspace is a must for me since it really gives me this boost to work. I'm currently using an old TV that we had and mounted it using a wall bracket. On the side, I have two white board, 1 for the list of what I need to do on a weekly basis and the other one is for anything random. I also have a purifier and humidifier on the side. And I have my cats as well who wants to occupy my workspace 🤣

My setup is very minimalist. I mainly just have a laptop, mouse, table and computer chair. I used to go to coworking spaces a lot before the pandemic and that's probably why I have very few items. I want all my work stuff to be very easy to pack. The "environmental design" of our WFH setup is focused on encouraging relaxation, taking short breaks, and achieving a sense of "balance" in our lives.