Design: The workstation comprises glass tops freely suspended from the ceiling laid out in an L-shaped form at a corner of the room. A smaller module of 3 layers allows to increase storage space.
Advantage: I work slowly, consciously considering every word I've written, every line I've drawn. It has made me thoughtful, improved my handwriting and increased my patience levels in the 3 years that I've used it. The 3 sided workspace provides directional flexibility.
Design: A focused lamp lights up the workspace limiting my frame of view, reducing the distractions.
Advantage: It enables me to work for longer time periods in a go. My average time period was 3 hours, it has increased to 6.
Design: Colourful objects, interactive puzzles, an informational learning globe (ideally meant for children), and small objects of play line the glass top on both sides.
Advantage: These allow me for the momentary distraction I need (most people use netflix for a 30min break). The disadvantage netflix has it drains the mind. These puzzles refresh me, rewire the brain.
Design: A provision of artwork and sketching supplies, crossword books, and journals on the bottom glass
Advantage: This additional provision allows me to use my workspace for activities (other than work) which I like. It allows me to associate with my workspace in a non-stressful way, too (all kinds of work get stressful at times, no matter how much you love it). It builds positive emotions toward that corner.
Design: A simple wooden dining chair as opposed to ergonomic chairs.
Advantage: Ergonomic chairs are built for a standard body size of 5ft 10inch height (178cm), 180 lbs (90kgs) weight and a circumference of 36 inches (92cm). I, just like most individuals, am far from this standard : shorter by 4 inches, thinner by a fraction and half in weight. This leads to all the proportions being off. As a result, the positions and postures my body will take while sitting in an ergonomic chair will be very harmful to my shoulders, neck, spine, and thighs. If I were a shorter girl, my feet wouldn't even touch the floor. The regular wooden chair keeps me upright, my feet touch the ground from toe to heel and my distance from the screen can be modulated to avoid the neck from arching forward.
Design: Doggo mats at my feet.
Advantage: Emotional Support is always a stretch away. The furry dogs, soft mats and soothing colours instill a sense of calm when I look down or focus on the tactile sensations at the soles.
Now, this exact design is customised for me. It may not work for you. It shouldn't ;)
This can be considered a sample study. A design which complements an individual, represents them and enables them can be customised for every person with just a little bit of a psychological study.