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Follow along as I build the ultimate designer’s desk from scratch, moving from a rough mood board to a fully functional workspace. This "built not bought" project features a custom plywood tabletop with cedar edging, heavy-duty steel legs in a bold Tangerine orange, and a recessed monitor setup. I utilized 3D scanning and Fusion 360 to create bespoke solutions like a side-hosted laptop dock and a custom-printed footrest. From awkward welding to the final custom mousepad, this video captures the rewarding process of crafting a professional studio space.
00:00 – Project Introduction: Built, Not Bought
00:51 – Desk Research and Ergonomics
01:31 – Creating a Mood Board in Canva
02:00 – Sketching and Illustrator Design
03:21 – 3D Modeling in Fusion 360
03:37 – Cutting the Plywood Desktop
06:02 – Adding Custom Edging and USB Ports
07:40 – Bracing with Angle Iron
10:32 – Painting the Underside
12:35 – Building the Cedar Slotted Fence
21:12 – Fabricating the Steel Legs
30:55 – Learning to Weld
38:11 – Cutting the Recessed Monitor Hole
42:09 – 3D Scanning the Monitor Stand
45:47 – Finishing the Wood with Oil
48:40 – Routing the Desktop Edges
1:00:12 – Old Desk Disassembly and Final Install
1:03:05 – Custom Laptop Dock and 3D Printing
1:21:08 – Integrated Phone Charger and Sensors
1:37:28 – 3D Printed Hat Hook
1:43:52 – Choosing the "Tangerine" Orange Paint
1:47:56 – Magnetic Remote Mounts
1:54:53 – Making the Adjustable Footrest
2:07:53 – Designing the Custom Mousepad
2:22:55 – Final Cable Routing and Reveal
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#DIY #desksetup #customdesign
Watch Canva Course +10%. off: byol.com/mkril02
Watch Illustrator Course +10%. off: byol.com/mkril01
Preregister for Fusion 360 Course: byol.com/fusion01
Gear List:
docs.google.com/document/d/1NzOODrhAKe0BkVzkYY87pXz2Gyj4La_8rP1LqXMxFAU/edit?usp=sharing
Follow along as I build the ultimate designer’s desk from scratch, moving from a rough mood board to a fully functional workspace. This "built not bought" project features a custom plywood tabletop with cedar edging, heavy-duty steel legs in a bold Tangerine orange, and a recessed monitor setup. I utilized 3D scanning and Fusion 360 to create bespoke solutions like a side-hosted laptop dock and a custom-printed footrest. From awkward welding to the final custom mousepad, this video captures the rewarding process of crafting a professional studio space.
00:00 – Project Introduction: Built, Not Bought
00:51 – Desk Research and Ergonomics
01:31 – Creating a Mood Board in Canva
02:00 – Sketching and Illustrator Design
03:21 – 3D Modeling in Fusion 360
03:37 – Cutting the Plywood Desktop
06:02 – Adding Custom Edging and USB Ports
07:40 – Bracing with Angle Iron
10:32 – Painting the Underside
12:35 – Building the Cedar Slotted Fence
21:12 – Fabricating the Steel Legs
30:55 – Learning to Weld
38:11 – Cutting the Recessed Monitor Hole
42:09 – 3D Scanning the Monitor Stand
45:47 – Finishing the Wood with Oil
48:40 – Routing the Desktop Edges
1:00:12 – Old Desk Disassembly and Final Install
1:03:05 – Custom Laptop Dock and 3D Printing
1:21:08 – Integrated Phone Charger and Sensors
1:37:28 – 3D Printed Hat Hook
1:43:52 – Choosing the "Tangerine" Orange Paint
1:47:56 – Magnetic Remote Mounts
1:54:53 – Making the Adjustable Footrest
2:07:53 – Designing the Custom Mousepad
2:22:55 – Final Cable Routing and Reveal
Join the Bring Your Own Laptop Facebook Group: byol.com/FB
Follow me on Instagram: byol.com/IG
Follow me on TikTok: byol.com/tiktok
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/danlovesadobe
Join the LinkedIn Group: byol.com/LINKEDIN
#DIY #desksetup #customdesign
