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Name: Helin Kil

Location: Izmir, Turkey

Occupation: Senior Product Designer

Room size: 20 m² (215 ft²)

Cost of setup: ~$3,1K

Social media: X

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself

I’ve been a product designer for about six years, working on digital products.

My background in software led me to this field.

In high school, I was interested in programming but struggled to keep up with my peers.

A minimalist home office with a Samsung Viewfinity S9 monitor, Logitech MX Keys Mini Mac keyboard, IKEA VAPPEBY speakers, and an IKEA MARKUS chair

During this time, I worked with UI/UX designers and became fascinated with their work.

I chose a digital design major at university and developed my skills.

Currently, I work at Homebox in London and also take on freelance projects through my own business.

Take us through your setup

Item Model
Monitor Samsung Viewfinity S9
Laptop MacBook Pro M3 2023
Speakers IKEA VAPPEBY
Headphones Sony WH-1000XM5, Apple AirPods Pro
Keyboard Logitech MX Keys Mini Mac
Mouse Logitech Lift
Laptop stand UGREEN
Web camera Apple MacBook Cam, Viewfinity S9 Cam
Desk shelf IKEA KULLEN
E-book Amazon Kindle Oasis
Camera Fujifilm X-T30II
Tripod KOBB Tripod
Chair IKEA MARKUS

I chose a room in my house with the best natural light for my workspace, and its size is ideal for a basic work area.

It took me about six to seven months to set up my workspace, but it’s not complete yet; I still have many changes planned.