Akayu's warm holiday setup

Akayu's photographer desk — warm amber light from every angle, a red iPad stand anchoring the foreground, 3D-printed ambient pieces catching the glow. The concept was deliberate: warm theme as the desk's operating temperature, not seasonal decoration. Warm colour, warm light, warm focus — a photographer's way of making winter feel like it should.

Gears:
- Desk: 9am Robin
- Chair: Youpu Butterfly
- PC: Mac mini M4 + Mac mini M1
- Dock: Acasis / Satechi
- Monitor: Kuycon
- Monitor Arm: Matsuneng T7G
- Monitor Light: Lameishi bar
- Audio: KEF LSX II LT
- Keyboard: AngryMiao Diamond ATM 98
- Mouse: AngryMiao
- Tablet: iPad Air 5
- Phone: iPhone 17 Pro
- Ambient: custom 3D-printed mood lights
- 3D Printer: Bambu Lab P2S
- Charger: Coolstar 30 Ultra
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u/WDSF_official — 2 days ago

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遇到困难睡大觉's all-white collector setup — Sydney 🇦🇺

A Participator of WDSF from Sydney who built their workspace like a gallery exhibit — everything white, everything intentional. The NZXT H9 Elite sits as a glass-and-aluminium sculpture on the desk, crowned with a LEGO Porsche 911; the dual ANGRY MIAO Cyberboards signal this is as much a collector's practice as a productivity setup. Three displays — two Apple Studio Displays flanking an Alienware AW2723DF — handle the workload, while Philips Hue Play lights define the only warmth this monochrome space allows.

**Gear:**

- Desk: 2× IKEA Trotten

- PC: NZXT H9 Elite / N7 Z790 / i9-11900K / Kraken Elite 360 AIO / G.SKILL RAM

- Monitor: 2× Apple Studio Display, Alienware AW2723DF

- Keyboard: ANGRY MIAO Cyberboard R4 Cloud White, Cyberboard Glacier R2

- Keyboard cable: Unknown Error

- Mouse: Razer Viper V2 Pro, Viper V3 Pro, ANGRY MIAO Infinity Mouse Cloud White

- Mousepad: Razer ATLAS

- Audio: 2× Homeood Mini

- Ambient: Philips Hue Play

- Other: DJI Mavic Air 2

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u/WDSF_official — 4 days ago

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LuvSoup.Desk's warm creator setup

An advertising director's desk where the work never really stops. A single swing-arm lamp throws warm amber light across two screens — both running the same burning sunset wallpaper, as if the desktop is always mid-shoot. A DIY riser brings MacBook Pro and external monitor to matched eye-level; Edifier speakers flank both sides; MelGeek board anchors a wide Beesir mat. The left corner stacks drives, tools, and gear in a way that says: this is a working desk, not a display.
Gear list:
- Desk: IKEA
- Monitor: Hongxia
- Monitor arm: Sunnote
- Monitor light: Xiaomi
- Keyboard: MelGeek
- Mouse: Logitech
- Chair: IKEA
- Riser: DIY
- Speakers: Edifier
- Headphones: Sony
- Laptop: MacBook Pro
- Laptop stand: Sunnote
- Tablet: iPad mini
- Desk mat: Beesir
- External storage: SanDisk
- Desk lamp: Xiaomi swing-arm
Setup Festival 2026 · r/SetupFestival

u/WDSF_official — 6 days ago

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Welcome to the World Desk Setup Festival! 🎡 Let’s Engineer the Future of Work.

Hey everyone! I’m u/WDSF_official, a founding moderator of r/SetupFestival.

This is our new home for all things related to the World Desk Setup Festival (WDSF). We are a community dedicated to the art and engineering of the professional workstation. Whether you are a minimalist developer, a creative studio lead, or a high-performance gear enthusiast, we’re excited to have you join the movement!

What to Post

Post anything that you think the community would find interesting, helpful, or inspiring. We encourage a focus on Infrastructure Engineering—moving beyond just "hiding wires" to building functional, high-performance environments.

Feel free to share:

Setup Evolutions: Show us your journey through Phase 1 (Surface), Phase 2 (Structure), and Phase 3 (Integration).
The "Endgame": Photos and videos of your completed workstations featuring advanced tech like 100W PD charging, 20Gbps data bridges, and MacBook-grade anodized aluminum aesthetics.
Technical Deep Dives: Questions or guides on cable management, ergonomic architecture, and thermal safety for power bricks.
Festival Entries: Official WDSF contest submissions and "behind-the-scenes" looks at how you built your setup.

Community Vibe

We’re all about being friendly, constructive, and inclusive. Because we focus on "Reasoning Design," we encourage feedback that is helpful and technical. Let's build a space where everyone—from beginners to pro-architects—feels comfortable sharing and connecting.

How to Get Started

Introduce yourself in the comments below! What does your "Flow State" look like?
Post something today! Even a simple question about cable routing or a photo of your current "spaghetti mess" can spark a great conversation on how to fix it.
Invite your peers. If you know someone who obsesses over desk aesthetics and productivity, bring them in.
Interested in helping out? We’re looking for community leaders who understand the Hexcal philosophy. Reach out to me directly to discuss moderator opportunities.

Thanks for being part of the very first wave. Together, let's make r/SetupFestival the ultimate authority on workspace design.

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