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A Look at Product Designer Jeff Sheldon's Dream Studio

"I'm kind of obsessed with my workspace"

By Rain Noe - June 1, 2017

If you imagine a designer's dream workspace, you probably envision an urban setting: An industrial loft just steps away from the sounds and sights of New York, Paris, Tokyo or London. But designer Jeff Sheldon, founder of Ugmonk, has created his ideal workspace in a rather unlikely location, in the bedroom of a suburban house in Pennsylvania.

"I'm kind of obsessed with my workspace," Sheldon writes. "Apparently a lot of other people are, too, since photos of the space have been downloaded over 1 million times." What he's created is a simple space that's equal parts efficient, minimalist workstation, showroom of his own wares, and curio gallery of objects that inspire him:

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Thanks to technology we can work from almost anywhere. Though there are advantages of living in a big city, there are also advantages of being away from the chaos and having a quiet dedicated space to think and create. I spend most days here in my home studio in the suburbs of Philadelphia and enjoy the distraction-free environment that's just a few steps away from hiking trails and fresh air.

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I designed a space that fits my personal workflow and surround myself with things that inspire me. From giant wood signage to my grandfather's vintage cameras to a simple white desk, everything in my space contributes to the aesthetic and style of my work. My favorite aspect of my current setup is the refreshing natural light from the windows that creates an ever-changing view as the seasons come and go. The space will continue to evolve as I refine the details, but I hope you enjoy this peek inside the Ugmonk HQ and are inspired to design your own personal workspace.

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If any of you have succeeded in building out your dream workspace, would you care to share the photos?

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My eye gets twitchy looking at the overhead shot, showing the monitor just out of parallel with the platform.

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Rain Noe

I’m a lapsed industrial designer. I was born in NYC and figured I’d die there, but a few years ago I abandoned New York to live on a farm in the countryside with my wife. We have six dogs.