Indoor Jungle Workspace in Texas
Name: Reggie, or Hits
Location: Texas, US
Occupation: Tech support
Room size: 20 m² (215 ft²)
Cost of setup: in the range of $7K
Social media: Twitch, YouTube, X
Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself
My name is Reggie, or Hits (short for Hitsupod).
I’m a freelance full stack developer, currently working as a tech support agent.
I’m a hobbyist; I enjoy creating things, from photography and tufting to thrifting and fixing things up.
I have five dogs who are the start and end of my days, and a bunch of plants for the in-between.
How did I become me?
As Jordan Peele once said:
“It’s coffee and weed.”
I stream weekly coworking sessions and am looking to get into YouTube vlogs and productivity content as well.
I’m Texas-based, travelling between San Antonio and Austin a bit for all things One Piece and Digimon TCG.
I’m a big fan of reading manga and have been reading for over a decade.
Take us through your setup
| Item | Model |
|---|---|
| Monitor | Samsung Business SH850 Series 24-inch LG Ultrawide 29-inch HUION KAMVAS Pro 16 2.5K QHD Drawing Tablet |
Monitor mount | VIVO Articulating Dual 17 to 27 inch Pneumatic Spring Arm |
| Monitor light bar | XINBAOHONG Screenbar E-Reading LED Computer Monitor Light Task Lamp |
| Laptop | MacBook Pro 2022 |
| External GPU | GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3070 Ti |
| Speakers | JAYINE Cassette Portable Bluetooth Speaker |
| Headphones | Meze 99 Classics |
| Keyboard | NK65 Superuser |
| Mouse | Razer Viper Ultralight |
| Desk pad | 47×23″ Leather Deskpad (Dark green) |
| Laptop stand | HumanCentric Laptop Holder |
| Web camera | Sony a6000 |
| Tablet | reMarkable Tablet |
| Controls | Stream Deck |
| Chair | Generic gaming chair |
Some of my favourite parts are the vine wall of a Monstera Adansonii I got in 2019 that’s grown multiple vines over 10 feet long, a custom built PC with the North Fractal tower case, and most recently, I made one of those retro framed shadow box pieces featuring a Zune MP3 player.
Having both my work and play computers set up in a way that allows me to use them simultaneously is really the best part.
I stream coworking sessions a few times a week, and it helps me stay productive while also enjoying my job in a unique way.
I’ve been working remotely since before the pandemic, so I’ve been refining my space for a few years, with many iterations.
I started in a spare bedroom home office, and today, I’d say the inspiration behind my setup comes from loft/art studios, with the focus being both functional for work and hobbies/interests.
I’m both a tech and an art person, so the setup embodies both.
My desk is really minimal, with two main monitors and a third monitor/drawing tablet, which lets me do everything.
The only accessories are a reMarkable writing tablet and a Stream Deck.
I’ve taken a lot of inspiration from different setups I’ve seen on Maker Stations, and I believe my setup fits because my style is quite unique.
I really try to find more refurbished furniture and even tech, but making sure it’s still good quality while fitting the vibe can be a struggle.
Due to the number of plants, having plenty of natural light was definitely necessary, but outside of having larger windows, overall I’m happy with what I can get.
As for the next item or ways to improve things, I’ve been learning both digital and traditional art lately, so I’d like something for my digital tablet to sit on —something with a more easel-like design that’s adjustable but doesn’t take up too much space.
I also recently joined the group buy for the Theseus75 because the flexibility of a split board would really work for me.