Dark, Yet Cosy Industrial Workspace in Rizal, Philippines

Name: Kris Villano

Location: Cainta, Rizal, the Philippines

Occupation: Multimedia Artist

Room size: 7 m² (75 ft²)

Cost of setup: $3,2K

Social media: Instagram

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself

Hi! My name is Kris. I’m a creative based in Cainta, Rizal, Philippines.

I’m currently working as Multimedia Artist Virtual Assistant for a US-based company — we provide content for people (mostly in real estate).

I remember back then my Ninja Turtles drawings got featured in a local newspaper here in the Philippines. I also used to dabble with Legos a lot when I was young.

I’ve been a creative ever since.

But I didn’t really take it seriously until I was 21.

I’ve been jumping around the creative industry as a freelancer.

I started off as a graphic designer. Then I became an illustrator. Then I started working as a commercial photographer.

I learned video editing just recently, which landed me a job as a working-from-home multimedia artist.

That’s why I made a cosy workspace that inspires me to work and sometimes be lazy, lol.

I guess cosy setups can be a double-edged sword. Ha-ha-ha!

Take us through your setup

I have a fairly small room, so I had to figure out a way how to use the space without it looking too cramped.

That’s one of the biggest challenges I have encountered.

However, for me, as a creative professional, it’s all about figuring stuff out most of the time.

So I just applied the same mentality when building my workspace.

What I wanted to achieve with my desk setup is a cosy industrial vibe which at the same time would inspire me to work.

So I did some online research (mostly on Pinterest) to get some inspiration.

As I said, I don’t like clutter. I’m not a fan of putting unnecessary things within my field of view.

Whenever I put stuff together, I make sure everything looks aesthetically pleasing and has a function.

Having said that, I do like things that have sentimental value.