Matthew Encina
@MatthewEncina
I make content around creative entrepreneurship at The Futur. I'm also a creative director at Blind, where I design effective campaigns and develop brands.
Organized Home Office – 2020 Update
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Organized Home Office – 2020 Update
As a content creator and designer, my needs have grown and changed, so I wanted my space to reflect that. After working in my home office for a year, I made updates to meet my new needs. More storage, better organization, and ways to squeeze out more space in my small room.
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WALI Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount Fully Adjustable Stand Fits 1 Screen up to 27 inch, 22 lbs. Weight Capacity (M001), Black
To make even more room on my desk, I installed this simple monitor arm to keep my monitor raised to the correct eye-level. I also use the arm to mount Phillips Hue Play lights to illuminate the back of the monitor. And occasionally, I mount an articulating arm for my microphone, directly on this monitor arm.
Twelve South BookArc for MacBook | Space-Saving Vertical Desktop Stand for Apple notebooks (Space Grey)
Another way I created more deskspace is by using a vertical dock for my Macbook Pro. I chose this one from Twelve South to keep my desktop looking minimal and clean.
I've been told that running your laptop in clamshell mode like this, reduces airflow. I have noticed the fan working a little harder than normal when running heavy tasks like rendering. While I haven't notied a performance dip, I just thought I'd share my experience.
Audioengine A2+ 60W Powered Desktop Speakers, Built in 24Bit DAC & Analog Amplifier (White)
To give my space rich sounding audio with a clean look, I got these speakers to compliment my setup.
It has such a beautiful sound that is an absolute pleasure to listen to while I work. They're clear and have a great range of bass and treble. they connect to my Macbook Pro wirelessly via Bluetooth, to keep my desktop clean.
Philips Hue Play White & Color Smart Light, 2 Pack Base kit, Hub Required/Power Supply Included (Works with Amazon Alexa, Apple Homekit & Google Home)
I use this set of Play lights behind my monitor to illuminate my space. These are controllable smart lights that have a wide range of RGB colors that you can dial in. They allow me to have multiple settings to match my mood. I mostly keep them at warmer temperatures, to keep my space cozy and inviting at night. Please note, you need the Phillips Smart Hub to have full control of each light.
Logitech MX Keys Advanced Wireless Illuminated Keyboard - Graphite
I've updated my keyboard thanks to the fine folks at Logitech. I LOVE this wireless keyboard. I use it to quickly switch back and forth between my PC and MAC. There's a button 1,2,3 to quick switch between devices. It feels amazing to type on, has great feedback and travel, and is absolutely minimal in design. Not to mention is has a very low-profile, so it doesn't look like those chunky keyboards that are out there.
Logitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse - Graphite
Just like the MX Keyboard, this mouse is something special. I felt like they designed this specifically for me. I use this mouse to quickly jump back and forth from my MAC to my PC. It's smooth, responsive and feels great to hold in your hand. Goodbye wired devices!
Apple 16" MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, 9th-Gen 8-Core Intel i9 2.4GHz, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, AMD Radeon Pro 5500M 8GB, Space Gray, Late 2019
I updated my Macbook to the 2019 16" Model to give me more onboard harddrive space. I opted for the maxed out version with 8TB of space, due to the increasing number of video projects I'm doing.
I use this laptop to create content and design between home and the office. It's a beast and handles a very demanding workload.
DIY CARTEL Made in USA Linear Floating Shelf - Forged Raw Blackened Steel - Industrial Heavy Duty Metal Wall Mounted Modern Farmhouse Rustic Designed Shelf (24-in X 8-in Powder Coated White)
I recently installed this wall-mounted steel shelves next to my desk. They're a great way to give me quick access to the recent books I'm reading, and sketchbooks I'm writing in. They come in many sizes, are beautiful to look at, and because they're metal, you can attach magnets to them.
Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance A19 60W Equivalent Dimmable LED Smart Light Bulb, 1 Smart Bulb, Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and Google Assistant (All US Residents)
I use this controllable Phillips Hue Bulb inside my Ikea Fado lamp to control the color and intensity of the lighting in my space.
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a month ago
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Slicedlime
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what is the desk
one year ago
16 Points
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Chiang
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It's IKEA Alex drawer with HAMMARP Countertop but the top's no longer made. See here https://scgt.co/oE857u3
3 weeks ago
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Bloodpearl
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Looking better then mine :D Looks nice and well thought out!
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