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.
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.