Hi all: a bunch of rather premium desk setup eye candy for you lot this week: ooooo nice mug! I love them all - what's your fav? 📣+ Get DeltaHub's Carpio 2.0 at deltahub.io/products/carpio-2 - your wrists will thank you!

I have the orbit key desk mat, it's amazing. One complaint is it slides around a tad bit, so if you can find something more grippy, like a cabinet drawer liner to stick underneath it's perfect. For me though it doesn't move enough to bother me, so I love the mat.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Nice idea :)

Been using Hasami mugs for a few years now! Love em!

Amazing accessories, Simon! Thanks for sharing! Cheers from Brazil!

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal! It’s kind of a useless but very fun Video compared to my others! - hehe. :)

Love your enthusiasm Simon! I will be setting up a new desk area soon-ish and will loop back to this video, thanks. Great to see how you combine physical notepads with computer stuff. I do too, and still sometimes wonder why. It just feels good to write it out sometimes, I personally think our brains function differently comparing the on paper method with the on keyboard method. OK on to the other videos you suggested here! p.s. Please use superfluous as much as you possibly can. Sounds sooo good with your accent :)

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks! I feel you - completely agree about the combo of digital and analog. Better personal connection when working on ideas particularly with pen to paper. :)

I love these little detail videos! I bought a beautiful insulated water pitcher for my work studio and now I actually drink water :) Been aeropressing for decades and I can’t imagine anything else.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Nice - good to hear. :) I have the same thing with water and an insulated pitcher! It made all the difference! 👍

@karenlepage-mindfulmaker

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating I learned it from you!

Love the Analog system! Have used it for years.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

It’s very good! :)

Love your work!

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend! :)

Hey for magfloat pro is the material of the middle part still rough and abrasive on the new model compared to old one? I found the old mag float stand middle part rough and abrasive compared to what the iPad back feels like when sliding fingers I also found the edges not rounded and quite sharp and pointy which also digs into skin when holding it or moving it that way I would like the material to feel smoother and less edgy/pointy

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

I’d say the materials feel very similar. Still think it’s a fab stand - definitely the most premium I’ve found. :)

Hey mate! Nice selection of accessories. I also have the orbitkey nest and it is very useful I carry it with me every day. Out of curiosity...which app were you using on you iPad to design your studio?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Thanks pal. Yeah - me too - the nest is fab. Ah yes it’s a surprisingly good find and very advanced but learnable: it’s called Live Home 3D. Very good.

My least obvious favorite thing about Ugmonk analog is when you’re done with a card, and you want to file it away on the bottom of the card deck, the wood case has this thoughtfully designed slope like an on-ramp to easily slide the card in. Such a subtle thing that shows how obsessive they were in their design.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Nice - yes - it’s so well made - and it should be! It’s a premium index card product so they have to get it right for the price… and I think they nailed it! :)

Thanks for sharing! What light do you have attached to the backside of your benq monitor?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I have a little magnetic ULANZI battery light on there plugged in to usbc. But also the benq screenbar halo has a back light.

Excellent showcase of premium desk accessories for those with an eye for design. Your attention to detail and emphasis on high-quality materials and craftsmanship is impressive. Overall, your video provides valuable insights for anyone looking to create a premium and stylish workspace. Your passion for design and quality shines through in every aspect of the video, and I appreciate the effort you put into creating such an informative and visually stunning guide. Well done!

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks - great to hear :)

amazing video and channel. Thank you

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too!

Muji also makes a great fountain pen. Another premium rabbit hole.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Haha - love muji.

very nice!

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Does anyone know what keyboard is that showing on 8:59?

Hey, when is your new 2023 template lineup is going to be released, I can’t wait anylonger ❤️

Amazing quality!! What is the name of the other desk pad in tape material??

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

No it sure on that - if you mean the black desk mat - it’s the leather desk mat from Orbitkey

Good one Saimend

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

ok thanks!

Just got myself that mat in their new starwars font, so cool

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Nice one :)

What is the name of the mounted white bookshelf that is holding g your books and plants at 0:13?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Ah the stuff in the living room is from vitsoe - expensive but lasts a lifetime. Dieter Rams! :)

Hey Simon, was wondering when life OS 3 is coming? Om eagerly anticipating it! 😄

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Looking just on track for end of the month (depending on when a Beta feature I’m testing / including is made public! 😜 …will send out an email update this week 💪 So many exciting new features to add!

thank you for the awesome video! what camera do you use?

@BetterCreating

3 ай бұрын

No worries. I’m filming on a Fuji XH2S - but think this one was on the XT4 :)

Great Video! but i was wondering what keycap set you used on the thumbnail and throught the video?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

They are Keychron pbt caps - search their website and you’ll find the options :)

@mpfstudios

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating thanks!

The white keyboard with gray and yellow looks great? What brand is it?

@BetterCreating

8 ай бұрын

Ah thanks. It’s a Keychron Q series with a set of custom keys from Keychron also + a tape mod for sound. :)

What is the bias light cube at 7:48? Its on the back of the monitor.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

That’s the back of the BenQ halo … or a small magnetic video light from ULANZI. :)

Where did you get your eyeglasses? Love the style!

@BetterCreating

6 ай бұрын

My new ones are from Cubitts. :)

How come the Ugmonk site doesn't have the matching coaster for the coffee mug? Does anyone know where we can order the matching coaster?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, they have a limited collection of hasami bits - you really just have to search for hasami porcelain and see what stores supply near you. - I got mine from ‘Le gent’

@mp0wa

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Just found a local store, Tortoise General Store in Los Angeles CA. Looking forward to picking up 1-2 mugs to try out 😊

Great video! What kind of headphone are you using there?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

This it’s my Sony WH1000s - think mine are version 3 but there are 4 and 5 possibly now. Great noise cancelling - particularly good for flights

Hoto sells a precision screwdriver kit that may be more suited to unscrew keyboards

@BetterCreating

2 ай бұрын

Yes they do and it it definitely is: but I don’t need two since I only dabble :)

Does the Carpio work with an ergonomic mouse set up?

@BetterCreating

7 ай бұрын

Works I think with any mouse where your wrist sits palm towards the desk

No joke: I love Hasami! I thought I recognize it on the thumbnail…

What's the light at 7:48? That's interesting.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

I think you are looking at a BenQ light bar - check out my other desk accessories vid for more: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZ960o9vaZuogMY.html :)

what desk riser are you using

@BetterCreating

7 ай бұрын

In this video - I think it’s a shelf as part of the String shelving system!

I clicked for the mug 😁😁😁😁😁

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Haha - I found the mug in a similar way! :)

👍🏼

What monitor riser is that one?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Cheap arm on Amazon called vivo. :)

@austinmiller2214

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating Sorry, the white riser your Streamdeck is sitting on.

Whats the name of the keyboard?

@BetterCreating

7 ай бұрын

It’s the Q1 from Keychron with some mods. Tape, keycaps

was that a whosetheboss reference @ 6:45 ? I caught it! Great vid man, thank you!

@BetterCreating

5 ай бұрын

Thanks pal! Haha - yes I think it could well have been from memory! :)

@thejoshthat

5 ай бұрын

@@BetterCreating 😆

I'm pretty new to the channel, but just wanted to say the quality of your content is outstanding! Your editing is some of the best I've seen with these types of videos and I find really useful, not to mention your great personality! Anyway, you've gained a new subscriber :)

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Great to read and welcome to the channel! :)

I have the Hasami mugs, but I cant get over the textured porclain. It just bugs me. Dont get me wrong they're stunning - but I cant stand to drink out of them.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Ha - oh no! Don’t they do some that are glazed as well? :(

I love Muji pens

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Me too! :)

@Stan_sprinkle

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating when I lived in Seoul I had a habit of wandering into Muji during my lunch break and could never resist buying at least something. I wish they had one in Austin.

Can you tell what desk your using?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

This is the modular String shelving system - it offers a small desk that can be added :)

I can't believe you you mentioned a screwdriver set for a desk accessories video 😅

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Haha! I know - you’re the first to call me on it! It counts - keyboard hobby! :)

i want none of those things, the screwdriver 😂 nono wera to go here, i have my small vitra toolbox with all that stuff beside. its on the tiptoe holder with an carpenders box attached. beside my string wall shelf. or over my eiermann 1 table. in front of my vitra studio chair. and im architect and product designer. should i make yt videos for that 😅

@BetterCreating

7 ай бұрын

Hard to read, but I think you are mocking me? Anyways, yes, definitely don’t waste your hard earned money of stuff you don’t want! That would just be succumbing to capitalism. 👀😝

KZread studio…. Yes!

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Reading the rental contract ! Eek!

@Rob.S_1

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating todays video is brought to you by “Crypto Bro NFTs”, paying rent since 2023

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

@@Rob.S_1 ... ? I don't get it?

@Rob.S_1

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating NFT sponsorship the sure fire way to pay your studio rental! (Until the cheque bounce’s obviously)

Add me to your total 2023 package , Your Energy is Refreshing codo's

Amazing video. One funny thing. Mujii in my country's language (Nepali) means vagina. Keep up the good work!

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Haha! Thanks! best first comment on a video this year!

@EnigRel

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating Cheers, bro!!!

I feel like I was just harassed at a second-hand car lot after watching that.

@BetterCreating

10 ай бұрын

Oh dear. Just stuff I like really that got me excited. I’m really not worried about you buying the stuff! Feedback for tone non the less! Cheers.

Where are all the Mac fans of good design? Are they at home using their Apple mouse with the charge port on the bottom?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Haha - nice crowbar on the apple mouse - what a disaster that was right? I think you’ve reduced this argument a little thou!

Am I the only one that hates when they don’t give at least a price range.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

I hear you - tricky one - but I personally don’t choose to mention price in the video as it can change over time from manufacturers, if people like things, the links can provide correct info. It’s a tricky one as a creator. Cheers! :)

These products do seem nice, but I do feel like I'm watching one giant sponsored video. All the links are sponsored ones for the most part and it sort of gives the vibe off

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Ah sorry to hear try at my friend - I do these videos occasionally for stuff I really like - so can see how you might find that - my other vids tend to be about solutions and so living problems for people for productivity - maybe you’ll find those more chill on the sponsored link vibes! Thanks for watching. :)

@nathanacreman632

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating Can you disclose which products in the video were sponsored? I appreciate your response.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Hi - no products were sponsored in this video: and no money changed hands. I simply received a few to test out, and have used 'affiliate links' in the description - these give me a % of the sale income at no cost to the buyer. Hope that answers your question.

talking about the wrist slider yet using that terrible Microsoft mouse... lmao what a meme

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Worked beautifully for me. My only mouse until the Logitech Lift for 2 years. :)

I'm so confused about why this video has so much hate on it.

This "analog" system is just paper for god sake. I find it really interesting how marketing can make paper become something bigger than it is.

@BetterCreating

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it’s a nicely packaged set of index cards and some thing design: so if I always recommend making your own if you are not into it or don’t want to pay the money: for those with the money to spend - the design is super effective and I love using them! :)

4:32 your wrist will also thank you if you don't use the worst mouse design ever

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

With a Carpio wrist support it’s actually been one of the best I’ve found for me :)

Besides making your desk look fancy and advertising 65 dollar wood notepad holders and 40 dollar mugs. What exactly do you do for a living?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

I create Notion templates that help people organise their lives and feel less overwhelmed with their day to day work, I work in the theatre as a theatre director, and I’m currently directing a musical and a Christmas show. other than watching KZread, what about you? :)

@rivmusix5882

Жыл бұрын

Ya mum 😂

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

@Micrrosoft haha - don't judge a playscript by it's cover.

@FortexVize

5 ай бұрын

Why would you give him the pleasure of triggering you? Ignore him, don't give him what he wants. 🤷​@@BetterCreating

@illtones_

5 ай бұрын

@@FortexVizeI like that he sons him. Don’t ignore shit, that’s weak af.

These price tags are a joke, it's either a crooked company or there are way too many middlemen involved in the profit making. lol

@BetterCreating

11 ай бұрын

Haha - yep - as I say - definitely premium!! I think they prices mostly reflect smaller independent sized companies and good materials so their margins are not like Amazon… but also that said - there is definately a ‘design’ mark up! :)

@darillfow

11 ай бұрын

@@BetterCreating They are nice but I'm not rich to afford to throw extra money out the windows. lol

@BetterCreating

11 ай бұрын

@@darillfow I feel you! Nor should you! :)

Hi Guy , Let's have a Chat

All that waste, I was expecting the house to look like a mess but what's inside the camera frame looks fine. All I could think of is "this guy needs an intervention" :D

Mac user😂 Windows has most customisation and options

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

yes it does. But there's not much I need to customise so I'm happy + windows is super confusing after using macs since I was 10!

What's that word when something is unnecessarily self-important and nauseatingly "premium"? Ah, yes, pretentious.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah that’s the worst. Ha - these things definitely aren’t important things (!) but i think they are cool - but I reckon this one wasn’t for you if you found it all pretentious! All the best

I like your channel, but I gotta tell ya… that coffee mug ain’t pretty, dude. I looks like a poop. (I like most of the Otha stuff tho)😅

@BetterCreating

5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel! Nothing is for everyone I guess - haha. They do glazed version too if you find raw porcelain to look too much like excrement! 😂

Unbelievably incredibly intergalactically useless stuff.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Haha - fair play. I’d say this video wasn’t for you.

@kustomkure

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating yeah, no offense though. good work otherwise. love your Notion stuff.

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

@@kustomkure haha - all good - non taken! :) thanks for watching - great to have you

dude, I like your videos, but this is the video with the most useless items i've seen in a while

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha! I feel you - well I suppose the ‘premium’ desk accessories title is hopefully at least a bit of a warning! :)

this aint really my cup of tea, but hey if it makes you happy, sure go for it. for me is overpriced and ugly

@BetterCreating

7 ай бұрын

Cool, all good - you do you! :)

@bluematter435

7 ай бұрын

@@BetterCreating sorry for being rude, i shouldn't tell you the stuff you like is ugly.

@BetterCreating

2 ай бұрын

No worries - it’s just a vid. big love

Amazing video - i like the way you present things! I wanted to get in touch with CharjenPro regarding a KZread collab, do they have a separate email (not support) that I can get in touch with them with?

@BetterCreating

Жыл бұрын

I just emailed directly to support asking about it - try a DM too. I can’t really share further emails due to GDPR :) but the Char of CharJenPro stands for Charlie. 👍 good luck!

@DoctorDevify

Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating thank you!