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