Penna's minimal monochrome desk setup — Seoul
S·0135 · Penna · Seoul, Republic of Korea · 2026
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In their own words
The Perfect Trio: Black, White, and Silver Desk Setup Looking for a sleek and modern workspace? Adding silver to a classic black and white setup brings a premium, high-tech vibe. Here is a quick guide to balancing these three elements: White for the Canvas: Use white for your tabletop, walls, and vertical blinds. White vertical blinds elegantly diffuse natural light, making the space feel larger and cleaner. Black for Depth: Reserve black for premium functional pieces like a Hexcal Studio or a Herman Miller chair. These anchor the setup and provide sharp contrast while offering top-tier utility and ergonomics. Silver for the Premium Touch: Use aluminum or silver accents for keyboard cases, or audio equipment. The metallic texture naturally bridges the gap between black and white, adding a sophisticated, high-end finish. Keep it minimal, and let the materials speak for themselves.
— Penna
Observation notes
An architecture designer in Seoul, Penna built this setup around a deliberate material language: white for the canvas, black for functional anchors, silver for the transition layer. The result reads less like a gear collection and more like a resolved brief — every piece earns its spot through contrast and function.
Hexcal Studio anchors the desk as the structural backbone — cable management and power folded into the black bar that holds the whole color system together.
Gear list
13 items- Monitor
- Dell Ultrasharp U3225QE
- Monitor arm
- Luna Lab (opens in new tab)
- Monitor light
- BenQ HALO2 (opens in new tab)
- Keyboard
- Angrymiao Neon80
- Workstation riser
- Hexcal Studio (opens in new tab)
- Speakers
- KEF LSX (opens in new tab)
- Headphones
- Bose QC Ultra (opens in new tab)
- Microphone
- Audio-Technica AT4040 (opens in new tab)
- Camera
- Canon EOS R10 + Sigma RF 18-50mm F2.8
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