Scandi-Style RGB Battlestation in Auckland, New Zealand

Name: Jar Fernandez

Location: Auckland, New Zealand

Occupation: University Student

Room size: 10 m² (108 ft²)

Cost of the setup: ~$4,1K

Social media: Instagram

Website: Janiere Fernandez

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself

Hello! I’m Janiere. But most of the time, I go by the nickname Jar (like the glass container or Jar Jar Binks from Star Wars, if you will).

Born in the Philippines, my family and I relocated to New Zealand more than a decade ago, and it’s been our home ever since.

I’m currently studying health science full-time at my university. I also freelance in photography and videography as a part-time job.

Jar loves being close to nature so she greened up her workspace, too

I’m not a professional by any means, just someone who likes to encapsulate the beautiful but fleeting moments of life.

Having such a creative outlet feeds the dreamer in me.

I’m also an outdoor junkie, which is a strange mix because I also consider myself a homebody.

I can switch from climbing mountains and traversing through the wilderness with nothing but a hiking bag, to being glued to the screen for days studying or editing (and maybe a bit of gaming, too).

Take us through your setup

Item Model
Monitor Dell UltraSharp U2719D 27″ 1440p
Laptop MacBook Air M1 2021
External GPU ASUS TUF RTX 3080
Speakers Logitech Z200
Headphones SteelSeries Arctis 7 2019 and Marley Positive Vibrations 2.0
Keyboard Cooler Master SK630 White Edition
Mouse Razer DeathAdder Mercury Edition
Chair HHGears Sm115 White/Black Gaming Chair
Laptop stand Erebus Laptop Riser White Ball
Desk mat Playmax Surface X2
Lights Lenovo Smart RGB Strips
PC Case Xigmatek Cyclops

I moved houses recently, so there’s a bit of a rearrangement. However, many of the key elements of my setup have stayed the same.

It’s a dainty workstation by day and a battlestation by night. I like how a simple change of light transforms the atmosphere of the space.

Mountains are my sanctuary.

While in the mountains, I can freely express my creativity and spirituality, and I wanted the same feel for my workspace.

I like to be close to nature even when I’m indoors. That’s why I went for décor with soft earthy textures and bright shades of wood.

I also keep things minimal on my desk because clutter makes me less productive.

The end result is a peaceful, inviting space, while the RGB lights make a different statement at night.