Minimal & Functional White Desk Setup in Italy

Name: Mariano

Location: Italy

Occupation: UI/UX Designer

Room size: 14 m² (151 ft²)

Cost of setup: ~€5K ($5,2K)

Social media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube

Hello! Tell us a bit about yourself

Hi everyone!

I’m Mariano, a 24-year-old Italian with a passion for design and technology.

My typical day is divided into two parts: 9–5 as a UI/UX designer for a company, and 5–9 as a content creator.

I’ve always wanted to combine these two great passions. The first is now my job, while the second is a work-in-progress project — ahahah.

My setup is constantly evolving.

I like to change, twist, and rearrange my space according to my needs.

Take us through your setup

I have changed a lot of setups, and every time it seems to be the final one, but it never is — there are always things to improve. And I’m not just talking about technology, but also layout and workflow.

What I’m trying to create is a ready-to-use setup.

In just a few minutes, I switch from designing apps to finding the right frame, managing lights, and editing videos.

The style I’ve always sticked with is a minimal one.

I’ve tested different colour palettes, and after many changes, I went back to classic white.

This choice mainly comes down to sunlight — my room is not very bright, so having white furniture helps a lot compared to a darker palette.

The modular shelves you see above the desk and on the left were my last big project.

I was inspired by the Vitsoe Shelving System and recreated a similar system from scratch. I documented the whole process on YouTube.

I have recently launched a YouTube channel, where I’ll be covering not just technology but also design-related topics!

Plants are a key element in my setup.

They’ve been with me since the early years, and I keep adding more.