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The Verge
6 hours ago
- The Verge
What's on your desk, Cameron Faulkner?
Cameron Faulkner describes himself as 'a New York City transplant who's lived in Brooklyn since 2012.' He continues, 'When I'm not at work, I try to get as far away from my computer as I can (I don't always succeed), spending time with my wife, 15-month-old son, and two cats. I enjoy walking around, playing video games, drinking coffee, and keeping myself busy with a never-ending list of tasks.' He is currently commerce editor at The Verge, where he helps other commerce writers find good deals, edits their work, and writes about gaming accessories, monitors, and other fun gadgets worth knowing about. He is also the first Verge staffer to be featured twice on What's on Your Desk — and here's why. When you first talked to us about your home office space, it was 2021 and you were working out of a studio apartment. What's changed? Yep, we upgraded to a space where I have my own office that isn't five feet away from my bed. Now it's 10 feet away. A studio apartment is like a furnace to forge your relationship and your organizational skills. While I succeeded at the relationship part, it was always a challenge to live minimally enough so as to keep things relatively clutter-free, especially since we also had two cats in the mix. Needless to say, I don't particularly miss it — though my desk setup is close to the previous one as it was before. Could you tell us about your desk and chair? The desk that I'm using is a Fully Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk, and it's the kind of thing that I love because I never have to think about it, or clean it often. I encourage anyone who's curious about a standing desk to give it a shot. There are some days / weeks / seasons when I use it while sitting, but it's nice to have the flexibility to stand if I want to keep my blood flowing. I bought this desk from Fully before that company was acquired by Knoll, which was later acquired by Herman Miller. That said, the Jarvis bamboo standing desk is still available to buy through Herman Miller, but I'm not sure if its build quality and feature set are the same. As if I haven't already said Herman Miller enough, the chair is the Sayl from that company. It's breathable and comfortable. Here's the long one: tell us about the various tech devices you're using. (And please be specific about the model, etc.) My tech setup has changed a bit since my last WOYD appearance in 2021, but mostly in incremental ways. I have the same dual monitor setup (the 27-inch Acer Nitro XV272U and the 27-inch LG 27GL650F-B). My webcam got a big improvement. It's the Insta360 Link. I reviewed it for The Verge back in 2022, but the one I have is personally owned. I don't take advantage of the gimbal or gesture-based controls as much as I thought I would — I just think it produces a nice, clean image. I also got a set of Kanto YU2 desktop speakers that have just the kind of minimalist design that I'm looking for. Those connect to my computer via USB, but also have speaker cable inputs for use with a receiver or a record player. Fun fact: they also connect via USB to my Nintendo Switch 2, and I enjoy listening to game audio through them when I'm having a quick handheld gaming session at my desk. Do you prefer the split keyboard? I'll never go back to normal keyboards after buying this split ergonomic model from Kinesis. It's a gaming keyboard, technically, so it has mechanical key switches and programmable LEDs under each key. I couldn't find another split keyboard suitable for gaming at the time when I bought it (at least, not one with a design that didn't look atrocious), and I've been happy with this model. The downside is that it's now a lot tougher for me to find merit in laptop keyboards, since they quickly give me wrist pain. Initially, most people I talk to about these keyboards are of the opinion that they'd never figure out how to use one, and that anyone who does is not from this planet. It does look strange, I'll give them that. But I think that they're a more natural way to type, since you can hold your arms and wrists more comfortably instead of contorting them unnaturally to type on a row-based keyboard. I love that grouping of tchotchkes: the little plastic eggs, the 1960s-style timer, the sand art ornament. Welcome to the fidget corner of my desk. The blue sphere that looks a little bit like the old AT&T logo spins around on a base. It's so satisfying to hold and tinker with. The red egg is none other than Silly Putty, which I'm frequently molding into various shapes off-camera during calls. The timer is a Pomodoro timer, and I use it when I need some uninterrupted time to focus on a task (all thanks to this 2022 piece from Victoria Song that inspired me to buy one). Lastly, the sand art display was a gift during Polygon's 2024 secret santa extravaganza. We all got together over Zoom and had a gift exchange. We had a lot of fun over there. Anyway, the sand art display is so soothing, and I love rotating it to see how the specks fall differently every time. It's simple, yet beautiful. Tell us about the poster with the two people (you and your wife?) walking by a decorated wall. I realized at some point in the last few months that I have an abundance of open wall space and a bunch of photos that I love to look back on. So, why not put more memories up on the wall? The one that I chose here is a photo from our engagement shoot, which was taken in front of a graffiti-covered building that has since been bulldozed. I just thought it was a nice photo back in the day, but it has evolved into a reminder that things can change around us, and sometimes within us, but that we're committed to walking together throughout the journey. I'm really glad that I get to look at it every time I walk into the office before work. I understand there's a great story behind the coin / currency collection that you keep in your desk. Yes! My grandfather gave me his coin collection before he passed, and it's one of those things where I wish I would have asked what made him take it up as a hobby, and how he obtained some of this stuff. I know he never went on the internet (bless his heart), and he never mentioned going to shops or auctions to look for obscure Buffalo nickels from the early 1900s. Based on how comprehensive it is, it's clear to me that he really loved doing it. Now, I keep it near my desk to pull out and examine any time I need to lose myself in history, or in thinking about my grandfather. I wonder about all of the hands throughout time that these coins and bills passed through. Conceptually, I hate money and all of the power that billionaires who have a lot of it can wield (often to negative effect), but I really enjoy handling this old currency. It's lost to time and is no longer accepted as legal tender in society, but it still holds a lot of value to me. Photographs by Cameron Faulkner / The Verge Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Cameron Faulkner Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Barbara Krasnoff Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Tech Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All What's on your desk?
Hypebeast
20 hours ago
- Business
- Hypebeast
Herman Miller & John Pawson Unveil Pawson Drift Sofa Collection
London-based architectJohn Pawsonhas collaborated with American design purveyorHerman Millerto introduce an all-new seating collection, the Pawson Drift Sofa Group. Defined by minimalist forms and responsible materials, the lounge sofa line embraces Pawson's soft-modernist vision and the furniture brand's heightened focus on sustainability. 'Like all my work, this sofa group is the outcome of a process of stripping right back to the point where one's primary experience of space and objects is rooted in the quality of proportion, surface, and light,' shared Pawson in an official statement. The resulting pieces are strong yet simplistic, with bold rectilinear frames that depart from the rounded forms of Mid-Century trends. Reminiscent of the stripped-back wooden furnishings of traditional Japanese design, the joinery is made from solid Nortwood in a left- or right-chaise sectional, and a lounge chair. While offering optimal support for varied domestic use, the recessed platform and wrap-around design imbue the collection with a light and clean effect. With more than 80% natural, plant-derived components, the design may be pared back, but it rests on innovative fabrications to promote circularity. A responsibly sourced down feather jacket provides additional comfort to cushions, which use plant-based latex instead of petroleum-based foam. While the frame can be ordered in white oak or walnut, Herman Miller also offers Greenguard™ Gold Certified fabrics, Rowan, Beck, and Isa, helping to promote cleaner indoor air. The Pawson Drift Sofa Group is available in stores and online at theHerman Miller web storeand through MillerKnoll dealers for contract customers.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Pear Project Services Helps Businesses Save Up to 70% on Used Office Furniture
07/22/2025, Denver, CO // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Businesses in Colorado are discovering the value of upgrading their workspaces with high-quality used office furniture from Pear Project Services. Serving Denver, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Boulder, Fort Collins, and the entire Front Range, the company specializes in sourcing and reselling high-quality office furniture from top brands at a fraction of the cost of buying new. With more than 30 years of experience in office design, furnishing, and installation, Pear Project Services helps companies save up to 70% while creating efficient and stylish workplaces. Its extensive inventory of commercial grade office furniture includes trusted brands like Herman Miller, Steelcase, Allsteel, HON, and Knoll, pieces built to last and elevate any professional space. By opting for used office furniture, businesses can completely transform their workspaces into modern and productive environments while supporting sustainability by keeping durable furniture out of landfills. This eco-friendly choice benefits both the bottom line and the planet, proving that affordability and quality can go hand in hand. From startups setting up their first offices to established corporations expanding operations, Pear Project Services offers tailored solutions for every need. More than just a reseller of office furniture in Denver, it provides full-service solutions, including space planning, design consultations, furniture installation, and reconfiguration services. Its commercial relocation services take the stress out of moving or restructuring, helping clients stay focused on their business while it handles the logistics. Pear Project Services stands out for its personalized approach and expertise. Every project begins with a thoughtful consultation to understand the client's goals, aesthetic preferences, and functional needs. Its experienced team helps optimize office layouts for productivity and employee well-being, ensuring each space is both beautiful and practical. Whether furnishing a single office or an entire floor, the company delivers quality, value, and dependable service every step of the way. Pear Project Services's Denver-based showroom and warehouse allow clients to see and feel the furniture before making a decision. Knowledgeable staff are available to provide guidance on choosing the right pieces and configuring the perfect layout. With decades of experience and a hands-on approach, Pear Project Services has earned the trust of many businesses throughout Colorado as a reliable partner for office transformations. By offering premium used office furniture, including commercial-grade office furniture, it helps businesses create professional and polished spaces while staying within budget. Serving Denver and nearby cities, Pear Project Services provides sustainable, high-quality office solutions across the Front Range. For more details about its services, inventory, and showroom hours, visit its website at or stop by their Denver facility to speak with a consultant. About Pear Project Services Pear Project Services helps businesses in Colorado transform their offices into efficient and stylish workplaces with premium used office furniture and planning and installation services. With over 30 years of experience, it is the trusted one-stop shop for office design and furnishings in Denver. ### Media Contact Pear Project Services 11100 E 55th Ave Suite A, Denver, CO 80239 (303) 351-2259 newsroom: Source published by Submit Press Release >> Pear Project Services Helps Businesses Save Up to 70% on Used Office Furniture
Straits Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Home-grown designer Nathan Yong launches luxury furniture and lifestyle brand
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Nathan Home is the latest venture of renowned Singapore designer Nathan Yong, seen here with the brand's Tetris sofa. SINGAPORE – Design Within Reach. Herman Miller. Living Divani. These are all prominent international names in the world of furniture design – and Singapore's Nathan Yong has conceptualised designs for these and other global brands. Now, the 2008 President's Design Award winner has a new furniture and lifestyle brand, Nathan Home ( ), which will let Singapore customers acquire his designs online and in person. The brand offers home furnishings, including sofas and sculptural pieces. Many of the pieces can be customised, such as the Tetris sofa (from $3,950) that is made up of modular pieces. Customers can order the 'end' and 'middle' pieces in a few different sizes. Two fabric colours are available. All products are made in Malaysia by Mr Yong's factory teams, who have worked with him for the last two decades. 'They are the same factories that have been producing my designs for international brands like Herman Miller,' Mr Yong, 54, tells The Straits Times. His relationships with established brands have spanned years. American furniture company Herman Miller has been selling one of Mr Yong's designs, the Line Media Console, since 2010. Nathan Home offers a variation of that louvred design, the Line Legs Console ($4,500), in white ash or walnut. The brand's full catalogue is on its website. But most items can also be viewed in person, by appointment only, at the Nathan Home showroom at 8 Baker Street. The restored double-storey colonial house feels as serene on the inside as its isolated and verdant locale in Seletar, and was launched together with the brand in June. Finding and settling on the place took a year, says Mr Yong. Nathan Home's showroom is located in a colonial bungalow at 8 Baker Street. PHOTOS: CALEB MING 'I felt strongly about creating an environment where people can see the actual products, touch the materials, and make purchasing decisions in a very clear and peaceful manner.' With its calm, tropical vibe, Nathan Home feels like a place out of time. Likewise, the products showcased within are items the owner can grow with, rather than toss in a few years because they are out of trend. That sense of timeless harmony also describes Mr Yong's design approach and philosophy. 'I believe in design that makes your life better by making it more beautiful,' he says. Function is important, he notes, but a functional space does not make a home. 'Home should be a place of beauty and restoration, a place where you can relax and enjoy time with your loved ones,' he says. At the same time, calm and relaxed design often equates to boring and grey. Hence, the Rio sofa (from $2,610), for instance, is available in a dusky pastel pink that feels soft, playful and welcoming. The Rio sofa is available in pastel pink as well as teal, cream and grey. PHOTO: CALEB MING 'Colours do not have to be loud or jarring. It's all about balance. You can't go wrong with speckles of colour and a thoughtful mix of wood, vintage and sculptural pieces,' he points out. But one material you will not find in his designs is plastic. 'I don't like plastic. Wood, on the other hand, is trustworthy. It lasts and lasts and lasts.' Along with responsibly farmed solid wood, he also favours stone, stainless steel, leather and natural fabrics such as 100 per cent cotton – materials that are comfortable and lasting in Singapore's equatorial climate. The transportive power of home furnishing design was imprinted on him early in childhood, he says, when his mother took him to Swedish furniture retailer Ikea. 'This was in the old days, when it was located in Katong, where I grew up. It was just so completely different to anything I had seen up till then,' says Mr Yong, who describes his family as being 'very humble and very working-class'. Designer Nathan Yong's furnishings are not only functional, but also infuse a home with beauty and serenity. PHOTO: CALEB MING Mr Yong was part of the second batch of students to take the industrial design course at Temasek Polytechnic, which itself was the first of its kind in Singapore. When he graduated in 1991, he knew exactly what he wanted to do – design and build his own furniture – but realised it was an as-yet-untapped niche in Singapore. This led to his first venture, Air Division, launched in 1999. It did well, with Mr Yong's designs for the brand earning him the President's Design Award in 2008. Despite the company's success, Mr Yong was forced out in 2009 due to internal disagreement. He still considers it a personal low point. Not being one to hide away and mope, he forged ahead on his own. He built on the work that he began in Air Division, such as collaborations with international clients, including French furniture company Ligne Roset. Then, new and successful enterprises followed. Grafunkt, a furniture shop he co-founded in 2009, is going strong, and settled into its own Joo Chiat shophouse in 2024. The upscale boutique, which specialises in imported pieces, started out at shopping centres like the former Park Mall before moving to Millenia Walk and then Funa n. With the launch of Nathan Home, Mr Yong hopes to bring both fresh and established designs from his oeuvre direct to the Singapore market. Nathan Home offers both fresh and established creations from designer Nathan Yong's oeuvre. PHOTO: CALEB MING 'I don't like to stay still. I get bored easily. I think I'm just too interested in life and too curious about why people or things think or work in a certain way,' he says. 'I suppose I'm at the age where people start thinking about retirement, but there's still so much I want to do. 'Not many Singaporean or South-east Asian designers have had the same opportunities to work with international brands, and I feel a responsibility to make the most of this moment and do what I can, while I can,' he adds. Nathan Home may yet be his swansong, he says. But, for now, he is already contemplating his next design: stainless-steel floor lamps. 'I can already see the core concept in my head – I just have to get around to drawing it,' he says.
WIRED
26-06-2025
- Health
- WIRED
I Spent More Than a Month on the Anthros V2. Here's Why This Office Chair Rules
It's rare for me to keep sitting on a chair I'm reviewing well after I've given it enough testing time. Usually, I want to hop back on my Herman Miller Embody, which feels just right for my body. But the Anthros V2 has been a pleasant surprise. It's been on my radar for several months, thanks to endless Instagram marketing reels, but honestly, those just made me even more skeptical. Anthros is a newcomer to the scene, only launching the first version of the chair in 2023. It makes grand claims about improving your posture and offering better support than office stalwarts like Herman Miller. It doesn't help that the V2 chair is north of $2,000, though it seems to be on sale often enough for around $1,900. But after nearly two months of sitting, the claims hold up—I find it more supportive than almost all the chairs I've tested, and my posture has been great. The Embody still holds a place in my heart, but the Anthros V2 might be the best chair for anyone looking to sharpen up their posture, especially if you've been dealing with back pain. Pelvic Support Photograph: Julian Chokkattu The Anthros chair focuses on supporting the pelvis, not the lumbar, similar to Herman Miller's Aeron and Embody, except it gives you far more to work with when dialing in the backrest. After setting it up, I had a call with an Anthros ergonomics therapist, something that's included for every customer. The therapist looks at how you're sitting in the chair (via video call) and will make suggestions until you feel comfortable in the seat. I wish every luxe chair offered such a service. The rear knobs on the left and right of the chair control the two-part backrest system. The right knob moves the lumbar backrest forward and back, and the left knob handles the top. I haven't sat on a chair that lets you adjust the backrest to this degree, and I find it helps tailor the chair precisely to your body shape. It's the top backrest that took me a little time to get used to. On my first day in the chair, I felt a little sore because it almost felt like the chair was pushing in. In reality, there wasn't any pressure, and I started feeling my back gently resting on the backrest. It was my posture correcting itself; it felt straight as a whistle. I also appreciate the compact design, which proves that you don't need your whole back to be held up by a backrest to feel supported, much like how you don't need a headrest on an office chair if it's designed well. I spent a lot of time reclining in this chair, and my posture didn't change. You can lock the recline with the front left knob, but I kept it unlocked on the tightest tension (via the front right knob), allowing me to gently slope back. I never felt uncomfortable. That might also be due to the plush Cloudfloat seat, which is thicker than what you'll find on most high-end office chairs. My only gripe with this seat is that I found the depth lacking for my 6'4" frame. It leaves about six fingers' worth of a gap between the edge and the back of my knee, when it should ideally be two to three. It's not a deal-breaker, but I'd have liked to feel that coverage extend closer to my knee. The seat is the perfect width for me, though taller and bigger folks may find it constricting. Got Your Back Photograph: Julian Chokkattu There's a good degree of customization when purchasing the chair. You can choose between a white or black frame, add fun back panels like wood or specific designs, and opt for fabric or leather upholstery. I've been sitting on the smooth Athlon Performance fabric, which hasn't shown any signs of pilling even after nearly two months of daily use.
