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
| Item | Model |
|---|---|
| Monitor | BenQ PD2700U | Monitor mount | North Bayou |
| Monitor light bar | Xiaomi Monitor Light Bar |
| Laptop | ASUS ROG M16 2022 i9 3070ti |
| Speakers | Marshall Emberton II |
| Headphones | Sony WH1000XM5 |
| Keyboard | Keychron K2 |
| Mouse | MX Master 3 |
| Chair | Aofeis ErgoChair Alpha |
| Desk shelf | AvMake Industries Monitor Riser V2 with 1 Shelving |
| Desk mat | No brand (bought in an online store Shopee) |
| Laptop stand | No brand (from an online store) |
| Web camera | Rapoo 2k |
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.