Hello, everyone! How do I introduce myself? Well, first of all, I’m a happy 42-year-old dad of two beautiful princesses. Currently, I work as a children’s educator at a French school in Hamburg.
I have been a professional breakdancer for more than twenty years, touring around the world and performing in theatres and operas.
I still teach people how to dance quite a bit and perform occasionally, but much less than I used to. The whole pandemic situation forced me to change my direction and reinvent myself.
I resumed my online studies in digital marketing and design. I also started creating content and shooting tech photography for brands on Instagram.
Initially, I just liked the idea of getting devices and other products for free instead of paying for them. However, I now realise the potential here is much greater.
My Instagram has turned into a space where I am free to create whatever I wish.
Moreover, I have the opportunity to share my passion for hi-tech with thousands of people around the world, not only with my closest friends (who are sometimes genuinely bored by it, haha!).
Instagram also gave me a chance to connect with other amazing creators. I’m just in awe of that community.
The last eight months have brought me some of the most like-minded people of my life. Big shout-out to my #teamdarktek, by the way!
The artwork above the desk is made from disassembled Apple parts. One is an iPhone 4S, and the other is the first Apple Watch. Both are made by Gridstudio. “I think it's just the perfect gift for any tech enthusiast,” adds Nicolas
It all started with me scrolling through miles of Instagram feed and watching bloggers on YouTube live out their passion for tech.
It then occurred to me that I have been doing the exact same thing for years, but not sharing it on the web.
Then I thought, why keep this to myself?
I am passionate enough to share it, too! It soon became an addiction (in a good way). I’ve been posting every day for a month.
Collaborations with brands also give me a lot of creative juice, and I find them so fun and bracing!
It seems like I have always had some sort of desk setup.
From an early age, I remember having a desk devoted to my schoolwork, which taught me how to organise a space where I can concentrate.
When I lived alone in my first apartment, I remember having a desk with a huge monitor, a tower PC, and a 56 kbit/s Internet connection. The good old times when watching a five-minute video on YouTube would have been an hour-long struggle.
I would describe my current workstation as a mix between aesthetics and workflow efficiency.
I don’t have a dedicated room for the setup. My desk is located in our bedroom, where I can work and “hide” during the day because my kids are running around all over the place.
