Small and Cosy WFH workspace in New York City, US

Name: Daniel Chang

Location: New York, NY, US

Occupation: Software Engineering Manager

Room size: A cosy 40 ft² (less than 4 m2) nest right in my living room

Cost of setup: Let’s just say it’s an investment in happiness and sanity, shall we?

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself

It’s hard to pinpoint the exact moment when my affinity for technology began.

From a young age, I found myself naturally attracted to gadgets, video games, and computers.

This early interest didn’t just remain a childhood curiosity; it blossomed into a deep-seated passion that carried through my college years and into my professional life.

Today, as a software engineering manager, it feels as though each experience I’ve gathered along the way has fallen perfectly into place, shaping the fulfilling and dynamic career I have now.

It’s an environment where my youthful enthusiasm for technology meets the innovative nature of my work, and I find genuine joy in it.

Diving into this field has allowed me to create a space where I can develop and oversee platforms and applications that are not only innovative and aligned with my own technical inclinations but also contribute significantly to enriching people’s experiences and lives.

Regarding social media, I’ve consciously reduced my presence to focus on personal well-being, finding simple pleasures and a good dose of fun in exploring the realms of YouTube and TikTok.

Take us through your setup

Item Model
Monitor LG 38BP85-W
Monitor mount Fully Jarvis Monitor Arm
Desk Fully Jarvis Standing Desk
Desk cabinet Fully Sidekick
Computer Mac Mini M2 2023
Speakers Kanto YU2
Subwoofer Kanto Sub6
Speakers stand Kanto SE2W
Headphones Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 6XX
Digital analog convertor Schiit Modi+
Headphones/speaker amp Schiit Magni+
Keyboard Abec13 Gentoo Mechanical Keyboard, GMK Rudy v1 Keycaps, Artkey Sirius Artisan Keycap, C³Equalz x TKC StabilIzers with Krytox GPL 205, Zealios V2 67g Switches lube with Krytox GPL 205
Keyboard cable Swiftcables - Rudy
Wrist rest Keycult No. 1/65, Deltahub Carpio 2.0
Mouse Logitech MX Master 3S for Mac
Desk mat Orbitkey Desk Mat Slim
Mouse pad Mochithings Pebble Mouse Pad
Coaster Mochithings On the Table Tea Coaster
Chair Herman Miller Aeron PostureFit SL
Chair headrest Atlas Headrest
Docking station CalDigit TS4
Web camera Logitech 4K Pro
Tablet iPad Pro 12.9″
Overhead desk lighting West Elm + Rejuvenation Cylinder Sconce Bar
Desk lighting Philips Hue Double Light Bar
Phone charger Anker 623 Magnetic Wireless Charge
Plant Rattlesnake Calathea
Others An incalculable amount of velcro, zip ties, Extreme Fastener Mounting Strips, and patience

Picture a cosy yet inviting corner situated in a bustling living room, where the urban ambience of NYC harmoniously blends with a gentle infusion of sunlight.

Despite its compact size, it encompasses everything I need.

This is my special place.

It screams “me” from every angle, an amalgamation of minimalism and functionality, adorned with an ergonomic design that is aesthetically pleasing and fosters productivity.