By FAR, the most productive desk setup (not even close)
๐คฉ๐ If youโre ready to start your business, or just want to test out all that Shopify has to offer, start your risk-free trial today by visiting: https://shopify.com/mauricemoves ๐โ A few months ago, I moved to a new place, and having a clean slate for the first time in a decade, I built what is, by FAR, the most productive desk setup Iโve ever experienced, and in this video, Iโll share it, and why itโs less comfortable on purpose. =============== TIMELINE + LINKS =============== Some of the links below are affiliate links. For example, as an Amazon Associate, I may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you! If you think youโll get value, consider joining my Patreon for exclusive content: โ ๐ ย ย /ย mauricemovesย ย 0:00 Intro 0:23 Main Furniture Desk: โMITTZONโ from Ikea ๐จ๐I bought their SMALLEST version, but if you have more available space than me, I believe there are actually four different sizes, BUT ALSO, they offer electronically controlled sit-stand bases as well, but me, having used one at a previous job, I โknow myselfโ and although itโd be fun for a week or two, Iโd personally just end up using it as a permanently seated desk, so decided not to spend that extra money. Cart: โRร SKOGโ from Ikea ๐จ๐With three baskets, they have bamboo lids available for separate purchase, I bought two. The lids are called โNORRร VAโ Drawer Unit: โALEXโ from Ikea ๐จ๐The โALEXโ lineup has so many options. Because of my paperwork needs, I went specifically with item number: 505.081.76 Chiar: โLร NGFJรLLโ from Ikea ๐จ๐There are four options. Low back, high back, with or without armrests, and I went with the low-back-no-armrests options. 1:16 Context: 3 Types of Work 2:00 Whatโs in the 4 Drawers? Drawer 1 Stuff: ๐๐ Wiha Poking Tool Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o1Jxdv ๐๐ Retractable X-Acto Knife on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hBxFMT ๐๐ Earbuds Cleaning Tool on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L4lz2I ๐๐ Cleaning Brush Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hxkRr0 ๐๐ My Main BACKUP SSD Drives on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4otpMew ๐๐ Cable Necessary for those drives ๐๐จ on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WmFqww ๐๐ My Main TRAVEL SSD Drives on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ozNC8u ๐๐ Nitecore Delicate Air Duster on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o7Ejgc ๐๐ Cut-To-Size No-Slip Drawer Liner on Amazon: https://amzn.to/478VLeu 2:35 Remaining Drawer Contents ๐๐ Pantone Color Bridge (Coated) on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47o9VHc ๐๐ Self-Lighting Magnifying Loupe on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4npZdpZ ๐๐ Rotring Mechanical Pencil on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4ozrsmX ๐จ๐The yellow one in my drawer was a Japan Exclusive at โLoftโ ๐๐ Copic Cool Grey Markers Set on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47FKD8X ๐๐ Sketchpads I use on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o5d9Xg 3:26 Working Alone vs Getting Help 4:11 Main Tech Stack ๐๐ MacBook Pro M4 on Amazon: https://amzn.to/477SUlR ๐จ๐Iโve linked the newest MacBook with a pro chip (at the time of recording this video), but again, as seen in the video, I use the MUCH older 2020 MacBook M1Pro. ๐๐ Vertical Laptop Stand on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4o4iduZ ๐จ๐Make sure you get one that has a slot wide enough for YOUR computer ๐๐ Dell U2725QE Thunderbolt Monitor on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hvdYGz ๐๐ ViVo Vesa Monitor Clamp Mount on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qwuslW 5:01 Primary Tech Peripherals ๐๐ Keychron K10 HE on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3WiLeHn ๐จ๐Especially for MacBook users who DO use TouchID - this may not be right for you. For paranoid security reasons, I DO NOT use TouchID so itโs a non-issue. ๐๐ Logitech MX Anywhere 3S Mouse on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49jQq5i ๐จ๐ Again, I do NOT use a mouse, but since SOME people do, this is the one seen in the video. ๐๐ Apple Magic Trackpad on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hrQrGx 6:02 Secondary Tech Peripherals ๐๐ Kanto YU2 Desktop Speakers on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43wYZ9d ๐๐ Kanto Small Speaker Stands on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qlpCaV ๐๐ UGreen MagSafe Charging Dock on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49qpmBk ๐๐ UGreen 100W UNO Brick on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hsMsJQ 7:06 Trinkets ๐๐ Crab Pen Holder on Amazon: https://amzn.to/475lRio ๐๐ Tactile Turn Bolt Action Pen on Amazon: https://amzn.to/42UZvh3 ๐๐ 5 Year Diary by Midori on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qG4tbQ ๐๐ Miniature Cart on Amazon: https://amzn.to/47Gq24k ๐๐ Green Analog Kitchen Timer on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3L7U0p5 ๐๐ Miniature "Me" & My Car... Secret Video Guide: https://bit.ly/MiniFigurineAndCar 8:19 MOST Important Thing Want to connect more? Instagram: @mauricemoves ย ย /ย mauricemovesย ย DISCLAIMERS: โ A portion of this video is sponsored by Shopify, meaning, they paid me to feature their commerce platform, between the 2m09s mark and the 4m10s mark. โ Some of the links above have an affiliate code, if you purchase gear with these links I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.

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