We all need a space where we can feel productive, focused, and creatively inspired. In this video I’ll take you through my DIY process of updating my workspace, how I set up my MacBook Pro & PC, and give you a tour of my home office.
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📖 Read my 5 tips to optimize your own workspace: https://link.medium.com/LrFqPsJPnT
You find out more about me at:
https://matthewencina.com
@matthewencina
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
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🎯 THE GOAL
I’m a designer and content creator, so I wanted to optimize the space for my creative needs. My overall goal was to have a home office that is clean and minimal in design. I wanted to make it as comfortable as possible, so I can focus for long periods of time.
🗄 THE DESK
Ikea Hammarp Oak kitchen countertop from Ikea.
Ikea Alex drawers (Base)
Table finish: Watco Danish Oil
Learn more about wood finishes here: https://youtu.be/bbiXJd_1l8Y
💻 THE COMPUTER SETUP
15″ MacBook Pro https://amzn.to/2M0FIE1
Custom built GPU PC https://www.matthewencina.com/matthew-encina-2018-gpu-pc-build/
Logitech Craft Keyboard https://amzn.to/2FiMBiM
Logitech Master MX2S mouse https://amzn.to/2SEdAJw
Dell Ultra wide 34” Display Monitor https://amzn.to/2SLsvle
💺 THE CHAIR AND POSTURE
Lino chair by Herman Miller https://amzn.to/2LX5QzL
Ikea foot rest https://amzn.to/2VCxnLj
Grovemade monitor stand
📷 GEAR ORGANIZATION SYSTEM
Skadis modular peg board system https://amzn.to/2C8lYtN
🔌 CABLE MANAGEMENT
I used some cable ties and 3M adhesive hooks to route and manage all of my cables.
🖼 ARTWORK AND DECORATION
Featured in this video are prints from:
Nevermade
Durham Brand
Gian Galang
Phantom City Creative
Mondo
Need help taking the first step and decluttering?
Watch this video from Matt DeAvella: https://youtu.be/LAtHvlPViJo
And look up the Konmari Method by Marie Kondo
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If you have a question about anything in the video, leave me a comment and I’ll do my best to answer it.
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Hello. I’m Matthew Encina. I’m the Chief Content Officer at The Futur and a Creative Director at Blind. I’m a Filipino-American. Born and raised in LA. I studied Graphic Design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA. I’ve been a creative professional for over 15 years directing, designing, and animating for some pretty awesome clients.
I love to rock climb, break dance, train in combat sports, play video games, drink coffee, and nerd out on video games and comic books.
You find out more about me at:
https://matthewencina.com
@matthewencina
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It’s nice to meet you.
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A minimalist look but very dope set up.
love that you did a lot of things yourself.
no speaker for your setup?
Just found you today…..Liked, Subscribed
Good stuff
Very nice setup. I’ve been thinking of painting my pc room a gray like that too. I like the look of your wall.
It’s beautiful, I’d like to have mine (NO MONEY LOL)
What’s the name of the paint you used. I tried to look for 18% gray pain but couldn’t find it
This is organization OCD! And a lot of money!:D
加油
I don’t like it that much sorry i’m more like casey neistat studio style
Wow. Amazing home office! Someday, mine will look like this!
the “two face” & “godzila” poster is buy for website or u print it by urself?
OMG that monitor stand cost $119!!!
Really curious what the 3 stacked shelving unit is in the corner of the room by the door? The ones with the black and white sliding doors. First spotted at the 5 sec mark.
Clean, dude. Mad respect.
Love the setup !!
Like your work space! Good for you to finish that BIG project!
There is dust on the monitor stand!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Simple, Clean and minimal ❤
awesome work !!!
yooo , amazing idea the cable rack, i´ll try it.
What exactly did you do to thewood desk? I’m trying to do the same
that’s an intense and expensive PC! id be cool to watch a video on that given how nice those black and white shots were as well as the cinematography on this video !
More please! Maybe you can build a studio next, for photo/video or vlogging purposes.
Cool setup
It is good
Hermosooooo
I thought this was 2015 video.
You’re asian and you wear shoes in the house. For shame sir FOR SHAME. Nice setup tho lol.
what over the ear headphones are those?