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Kevin Paul Santos's warm creator setup — Philippines

S·0110 · Kevin Paul Santos · Philippines · 2026

In their own words

Take a moment to assess your daily workflow, like how you move, what you reach for, and what you use regularly. Then start building your space with intention, one piece at a time. It won’t come together overnight, and that’s okay. Curate slowly. Invest in quality tools that support your craft, they’re worth it! And don’t forget to add your personal touch, whether that’s a favorite toy, a framed artwork, or something that simply makes you smile. Your space should reflect you.

Kevin Paul Santos

Observation notes

Kevin Paul Santos approaches workspace design the way he approaches the work itself: assess your actual workflow first — how you move, what you reach for — then build around that reality, one deliberate piece at a time.

This Philippines studio is the proof. A 34" ultrawide paired with a vertical 27" covers every workflow simultaneously. The pegboard keeps tools visible and reachable. Natural light from a large window ties everything together. Personal touches — a *Linchpin* copy, a small potted plant — make it unmistakably his. 'Your space should reflect you,' he says. Here, it does.

Gear list

17 items
Desk
Ark Ergonomics Ark Desk Elite 180×60cm
Monitor
ASUS ProArt PA34V 34" Ultrawide + ProArt PA278QV 27" (vertical orientation)
Keyboard
Keychron Q1 Max — Gateron Banana Jupiter switches
Headphones
Sony XM4 / Apple AirPods Pro 2
Laptop
MacBook Pro 16" M4 Max
PC
Custom build

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