Post-pandemic, we’ve gone from home bound to remote whenever we can, but is it even possible for a modern Product Designer? We discuss the ultimate desk setup, the worst desk setup, what belongs in your “go-bag”, and what setup graduates and freshly minted designers might need.

Plus, a couple books we can recommend, and tips to avoid causing your colleagues ear bleeds.

What we discussed

• 0:00:52—episode begins
• 0:01:30—post pandemic desk setups
• 0:02:40—dedicated microphone, is it worth it?
• 0:04:15—adjusting gain levels, to prevent your team mates’ ears bleeding
• 0:05:20—Chuck’s ultimate desk setup items
• 0:08:00—posture, neck positions, and preventing injuries
• 0:10:00—Simon’s ultimate desk setup items
• 0:11:30—managing all the dongles and devices
• 0:14:15—notes and sketching during meetings: pencil and paper, iPad..?
• 0:17:10—desk setup tips for fresh graduates and early career
• 0:20:00—desk setup tips if you have a dedicated space or room
• 0:22:00—standing desk versus normal desks
• 0:26:15—history of Chuck’s setup and how it developed over time
• 0:29:40—history of Simon’s setup and how it developed over time
• 0:31:30—is there truly a de-facto ultimate setup? Show us yours!
• 0:33:50—ultimate bag setup for digital nomads and people on-the-go
• 0:46:10—what’s the worst desk setup item?
• 0:51:30—desk mats, decoration, and more
• 0:55:45—book recommendations to feed your brain
• 0:58:55—discovery by speaking to users… every week?!
• 1:05:00—a question for next time
• 1:06:45—final thoughts

Don’t worry, these are all affiliate free 😉.

For full show notes, visit https://medium.com/north-west-ux/should-product-designers-work-remotely-and-the-ultimate-desk-setup-for-ux-ui-work-8fb6b474d4bb