I Built My Dream MacBook Desk Setup 2026 (Twice!)

I’ve spent the last few months slowly building what I think is the best MacBook desk setup I’ve had. Grab a brew and enjoy some inspiration, premium desk candy, and great alternative suggestions! All intentionally chosen for a setup that feels clean, calm, and actually enjoyable to work at! Thank you to this week’s video partners: ClickClack's Karma Desk: https://clickclack.io/s/bettercreatingkarmadesk, the LibereNovo Omni Chair: UK: https://uk.libernovo.com/?ref=BETTERCREATING US: https://libernovo.com/products/libernovo-omni-dynamic-ergonomic-chair?ref=BETTERCREATING&sub_id=undefined and Anker TB5 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station: A83B5: https://ankerfast.club/8edxd6 boa: https://shop.anker.com/30qTLk (This promotion works through a game mechanic where viewers can earn a coupon) My Minimal Monthly Wallpapers: https://bettercreating.com/monthlywallpapers 🎬 WATCH NEXT: I Used Every 2026 MacBook for a Month, Here's My Verdict: https://youtu.be/CnuCXxVCi0c Set up Claude CoWork on Mac better than 99% of users: https://youtu.be/pl90LATQlHI 🔎 MENTIONED ITEMS: + ClickClack Karma Desk & Dials: https://clickclack.io/s/bettercreatingkarmadesk + LibereNovo Omni: UK: https://uk.libernovo.com/?ref=BETTERCREATING | US: https://libernovo.com/products/libernovo-omni-dynamic-ergonomic-chair?ref=BETTERCREATING&sub_id=undefined | Spring Refresh, Sit in Comfort. 🌿 31% OFF US | 32% OFF UK | More Spend, More Perks! Shop LiberNovo before April 16 #LiberNovo #LiberNovoOmni #SpringSale #ErgonomicChair #OfficeChair + Anker TB5 Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station: A83B5: https://ankerfast.club/8edxd6 boa: https://shop.anker.com/30qTLk (This promotion works through a game mechanic where viewers can earn a coupon) + Bloomin8 E-Ink Picture Frames from @BLOOMIN8 : https://bloomin8.com + Apple Studio Display XDR: https://www.apple.com/uk/studio-display-xdr/ + Kuycon G32P 6K Display: https://clickclack.io/s/BetterCreatingKuycon + Kuycon G27P 5K Display: https://clickclack.io/s/BetterCreatingKuycon + Balolo Desk Shelf: https://www.balolo.de/en/products/setup-cockpit-large?srsltid=AfmBOoq4W-jsY0B9ljXgw-mT0BwL5mwP7VJ43aJdJfYdML40gr5zarQ1 + Ugmonk Gather Shelf: http://ugmonk.com/bettercreating - Orbit Key Desk Mat Slim: (Use BETTER10 for 10%) https://www.orbitkey.com/?rfsn=6849267.d7f1c96&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6849267.d7f1c96 + Keychron Q65 Max: https://amzn.to/40wOSyV + Logitech Lift for Mac: https://amzn.to/4vuld8k + Insta360 Link 2: https://www.insta360.com/sal/link-2?utm_term=INREFPG + Ugmonk Gather Range: http://ugmonk.com/bettercreating + Ugmonk Analogue Productivity Cards: http://ugmonk.com/bettercreating + Crucial X9 Pro SSD: https://amzn.to/4mmXG3K + Hasami Porcelain Mugs: Search on http://ugmonk.com/bettercreating + Sohnne Eames E45 Replica Office chairs: https://sohnne.com/product/eames-office-chair-replica/?ref=bettercreating + use: CREATING100 for $100 off with a minimum purchase of $999 or CREATING75 for $75 off with a minimum purchase of $799 + Maidesite S2 Pro Standing Desk https://bit.ly/3T6dhG1 + MacBook Air M5: https://apple.com/uk/macbook-air/ Recommended Spec: 13 inch, 24GB Ram, 1TB storage, Silver + MacBook Pro M5: https://apple.com/uk/macbook-pro Recommended Spec: 14inch, 24GB Ram, M5 Pro Chip, Nano Texture Screen if you can afford it. 💻 MY FAVOURITE APPS: Get Notion For Free: https://affiliate.notion.so/bettercreating Get Wispr Flow - my Go To AI Voice Interface: https://ref.wisprflow.ai/bettercreating ➜ FOLLOW ME: 🖥️ Get My Notion Templates: https://bettercreating.com/downloads ☑️ Get my iOS, iPad & Notion Icon Packs: https://bettercreating.com/iosdesignpack 📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/bettercreating 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/bettercreating 🎵 TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@bettercreatingofficial 🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 I Built My Dream Mac Desk Setup (Twice!) 00:48 The Karma Desk by ClickClack 03:21 The Librenovo Omni Chair 06:59 The Macbook Choice 08:45 The Display - Studio Display V Alternatives 10:40 The Dock: Anker Thunderbolt 5 Dock 12:37 The Best Mac Desk Accessories & Peripherals 16:07 Desk Setup Aesthetics Extras 17:40 Storage & Organisation 👋 BETTER CREATING Hi, I'm Simon and I'm collecting great ideas, tools and tech to help you live your best productive and creative life: On this channel you'll find all things Notion, well designed productive tech, & great ideas on business & self development. Other than doing this, I work as a freelance creative in theatre and film and love motorcycles, coffee and minimalist design. #desksetup #macbook #BetterCreating -- As either a direct affiliate or Amazon Associate I get a small commission on the product links above at no cost to you! So thanks in advance! This video was sponsored by ClickClack & LibreNovo