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# DoDT 13: Should Product Designers work remotely, and the ultimate desk setup for UX/UI work
- URL: https://chuckwired.com/should-product-designers-work-remotely-and-the-ultimate-desk-setup-for-ux-ui-work/
- Published: 2023-03-23T09:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2023-07-23T19:20:00.000Z
- Author: Chuck Rice
- Tags: Community

### Show notes for episode 13 of the [Diary of Design Thinking](https://chk.fyi/DoDT?ref=chuckwired.com) by [Simon Hoang](https://simonhoang.com/?ref=chuckwired.com), co-hosted by [Chuck Rice](https://chuckwired.com/).

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.

> Listen now on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/2CtytyW2zCoD9MH6r8Zv9D?si=7f6f1041254d43aa&ref=chuckwired.com) and [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-diary-of-design-thinking/id1591942759?i=1000605517492&ref=chuckwired.com).

## 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

## Resources

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### Books

#### [Creative Confidence](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creative-Confidence-Unleashing-Potential-within/dp/0008139385/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?crid=YAR6AMGKC8RZ&keywords=creative+confidence&qid=1676652725&sprefix=creative+confidence%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1&ref=chuckwired.com) by David Kelley and Tom Kelley

#### [Continuous Discovery Habits](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Continuous-Discovery-Habits-Discover-Products/dp/1736633309/ref=sr%5F1%5F1?crid=LHKQA04YUVZ7&keywords=continuous+discovery+habits+by+teresa+torres&qid=1676652545&sprefix=teresa+torres+%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1&ref=chuckwired.com) by Teresa Torres

### Equipment

Here's a breakdown of both our setups, with links to the Amazon UK store.

#### Chuck's stack

#### Simon's stack

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