Episode 029 - Michael Shi: A Deep Dive into Desk Setup Mastery

Episode 029: Michael Shi

Michael Shi

Designer

Name: Michael Shi
Location: Shanghai
Occupation: Designer
MBTI Type: J
Room Size: 15 square meter
Desk Setup Budget: Confidential
Social Media: @Michaelexclamatiommark

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Schreibtisch
Höhenverstellbarer Schreibtisch von Drittanbietern
Tischhalterung
Stuhl
Ergohuman Ergonor B
Lagerung
IKEA ALEX Schubladeneinheiten x2
IKEA PAX Kleiderschrank umgebaute Werkbank x2
Wallspace-Stecktafeln in verschiedenen Größen x8
Spectrum Bücherregal 120x60 als Tastaturablage verwendet x1
IKEA BJORKASEN Beistelltisch x2
PC
LianLi O11D Evo + ASUS TUF 3080OC
ITXA Xproto L + GIGABYTE AERO 4070s
TRYX + NVIDIA 4080s Gründeredition
Laptop
Lenovo Legion 7i (r9000k)2021
MacBook Air 13 Zoll 2018
Surface Book 14 Zoll 2019
Laptopständer
Brateck E700 Grau
Dockingstation
Eleksmaker NK2 / NK5
Externer Speicher
WD p40 2TB / Seagate FAST 500GB
Tablette
iPad Pro 11 Zoll 2021
iPad Pro 10.5 2018
iPad mini 5 2019
Monitor
Samsung Odyssey QD-OLED G8
Kuycon 24 Zoll 2k/144Hz
LG C1 w-oled 48 Zoll
Monitorarm
Ergotron HX
HumanmotionT10 -W
Monitor-Lichtleiste
Cololight Streifen 2m
Lautsprecher
GravaStar Skorpion / B&O A1
Tastatur
Angrymiao Cyberboard R4
Nooir noland 1
Angrymiao 65 weniger
TPS 40 x2
Lelelab maxum 65 r1 x2
Meletrix Zoompad x2
Deadline Studio New Retro 66
Deadline Studio Doys Pad
Qwertykeys 65r2 x1 , 75 x2
Matrix-Navi, Corsa
Neo70
TKD Zyklus7 x2, Zyklus 8
Was auch immer Studiopapier 80
Iqunix zx 75
Kerychron q1
Razer Blackwidow v4 ,Deathstalker v2
ROG Falchion, Scope II nx, Azoth
Logitech G913
Grundsatz 70
Nuphy Halo 65, Field 75, Air 60
Tastaturkabel
Unbekannter Fehler / Geekcable
Kopfhörer
AirPods pro / Angrymiao Cyberblade / FIIL cc pro2 / songx 06 x2 / songx 07 x2
Maus
Logitech g502 g913 gpw Vertikal Mxmaster
Razer Basilisk V3pro, Basilisk Ultimate, Viper Ultimate, Deathadder V3pro
Steelseries Aerox 3, Rival650
Schreibtischunterlage/Mauspad
Razer Goliathus L / Firefly V2
Schreibtischlampe
Cololight
Ambientebeleuchtung
Cololight / Nanoleaf
Smartphone
iPhone 15 Pro Max / iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone XS Max / iPhone 8 Plus / iPhone 6s
Kamera
Canon 5D MK2 / Canon 80D / Nikon Z30
Ladegerät
Tegic / Sharge / Trozk / Mophie
Drohne
Dji Mavic Pro / Mini / Mini 3 Pro
Uhr
Eleksmaker / Jeffbona
Betrachten
Apple Watch 7
MIDI-Controller
Arturia Keylab 61 MKII

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am an enthusiastic tinkerer with a slight collector’s obsession and a love for detail. I favor black and white/gray color schemes and am a dog lover. I consider myself a straightforward individual.

What’s your favorite item on your desk?

My favorite items are Hexcalstudio, Nooir N1, ITXA open case, and anything that lights up.

What's your desk setup aesthetics?

I prefer large items in light colors and small to medium items in dark colors. My goal is to ensure that everything is both aesthetically pleasing and functional.

When did you start to work on your desk setup?

I started setting up my desk during the 2022 Shanghai lockdown.

What does your typical day look like?

I spend my day setting up my room and taking photos while considering family commitments. I rarely play games.

What niche interest are you up to recently?

Recently, I have been interested in road cycling and middle-distance running.

What books, blogs, or podcasts recently caught your attention?

After watching the Netflix adaptation of "The Three-Body Problem," I decided to read the original novel.

Your advice for beginners getting into Desk Setup.

Invest in plenty of cable management tools as hiding cables is crucial. Enjoy the journey!

Any tips for other makers who want to improve their workspaces?

Understand your needs before making changes. Don’t follow trends blindly and be yourself.