🇩🇪Germany•August 18, 2024

Cat-Friendly Desk Setup in Berlin, Germany

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Herman Miller Aeron Chair

A grey Herman Miller Aeron chair, noted as the most worthwhile improvement to the setup for ergonomic support.

Automatic Standing Desk

An electric standing desk that allows for adjustable positioning, contributing to a flexible workspace.

Philips Signe Hue Desk Light

A monitor light bar that provides adjustable, high-quality lighting to enhance the workspace vibe.

Indirect and Adjustable Lighting

High-quality, indirect, and adjustable lighting is crucial for workspace happiness; harsh or cheap lighting negatively affects the vibe.

Separate Work and Gaming Setups

Having distinct Mac (work) and PC (gaming) setups allows for easy transition between work and leisure, and testing designs on different systems.

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Figma

A digital design tool used for website and app design, favored for its current usability despite concerns about future bloat.

Apple Reminders

A note-taking app used for daily planning to organize tasks and stay on track.

Noteplan

A note-taking tool that stores data locally as .txt files and syncs via CloudKit, avoiding reliance on external ecosystems.

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Position Desk with Natural Light

Desk positioning with access to natural light (e.g., near a glass wall) is essential, especially in low-light environments like Berlin winters.

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Avoid Urgent Projects

Selecting clients and projects that align with a slow, thoughtful work pace to maintain focus and avoid anxiety from external pressure.

Limit Zoom Meetings

Minimizing Zoom calls (no more than one or two per week) to prevent disruption of focused work time and maintain productivity.

Leave Phone in Another Room

Keeping the phone in a separate room to eliminate distractions and enhance concentration during work hours.

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