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What do our workspaces look like? (2026 Edition)

Rob Whittaker in United Kingdom

thoughtbot has worked fully remote since 2020. Every year, we have an internal post where folks can share their workspace. It’s always lovely to see what’s on the other side of somebody’s webcam. The thread always sparks questions about each other’s setups. (There are also accusations of folks tidying their desks for the photos!) Below is an example of some of our workspaces.

Aji Slater, Senior Developer

A compact home office setup by a large window, with a small desk holding a laptop, external keyboard, notebook, and headphones. A black office chair faces the desk, and daylight fills the room.

Brian Tenggren, Development Team Lead

A cluttered creative workspace with a wooden desk covered in notebooks, tools, cables, mugs, and stationery. A large monitor and laptop sit at the back, with desk lamps and shelves surrounding the area. A busy desk with drawers pulled open, showing keyboards and accessories inside. The desktop holds a cutting mat, notebook, monitor, and desk lamps, with plants and storage units nearby.

Rob Whittaker, Director of Software Development

A tidy wooden desk with a laptop on a stand, split ergonomic keyboard, mouse, track pad, and desk mat. Small personal items and notebooks sit neatly around the workspace.

Sami Birnbaum, Senior Developer

A modern home office desk under a sloped ceiling, featuring a wide monitor, keyboard, headphones, microphone arm, and a pink drinks bottle. An ergonomic chair sits in front of the desk.

Sarah Lima, Development Team Lead

A minimalist desk with a large external monitor and a laptop on a stand beside it. A keyboard, mouse, desk mat, and a small potted plant are arranged neatly against a plain wall.

Thiago Araújo Silva, Senior Developer

A clean white desk setup with two external monitors and a laptop on a stand. A keyboard, mouse, and desk mat sit below, with books and small decorative objects on a shelf above.

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