The Only Desk a Designer Needs

Limited time: Reignite your creativity — get 30% off BYOL: https://byol.com/youtubemay26 Watch Canva Course +10%. off: https://byol.com/mkril02 Watch Illustrator Course +10%. off: https://byol.com/mkril01 Preregister for Fusion 360 Course: https://byol.com/fusion01 Gear List: https://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: https://www.byol.com/FB Follow me on Instagram: https://www.byol.com/IG Follow me on TikTok: https://www.byol.com/tiktok/ Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/danlovesadobe Join the LinkedIn Group: https://www.byol.com/LINKEDIN/ #DIY #desksetup #customdesign