Jose Munoz

Lead Product Designer at BOLD working on MyPerfectResume.com

Issue #278 April 1, 2023

About

Jose Munoz is a product designer living and working remotely in Puerto Rico.

He is currently a Lead Product Designer at BOLD, working on MyPerfectResume.com, a suite of tools to help job seekers get their dream job.

During his downtime, he likes to tinker with his personal website, obsess about setups & tech, build Legos, and binge-watch TV with his wife.

Photos

8 images

Gear

16 items

Monitor Apple Studio Display with tilt-and-height adjustable stand Buy

Desk IKEA Kitchen Tabletop with Standing Desk Motor

Chair Herman Miller Aeron Buy

Computer Apple 14" MacBook Pro — base model

Mouse Apple Magic Mouse — with Magic Grip and Carpio for ergonomics Buy

Keyboard Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Buy

Keyboard KDB 75% Keyboard with Custom Keycaps Buy

Hub / Dock Elgato Stream Deck Buy

Microphone Blue Yeti Nano Buy

Headphones AirPods Max — with Benks Stand Buy

Speakers HomePod Mini Buy

Miscellaneous Eeero 6+ Mesh Router — Wifi (under desk) Buy

Hub / Dock CalDigit TS3 Plus Buy

Chair Ikea VEDBO — Reading chair Buy

Accessories IKEA SKADIS Pegboard Buy

Monitor Arm Elgato Wave Mic Arm Buy

Software

14 apps

Safari — main browser

Arc — browser for Webflow

Figma — design

Webflow — no-code dev tool

Things 3 — to-dos

Craft & Obsidian — writing, markdown

Zoom — video calls

Notion — project management, finances

Reeder 5 — rss

Timery — time tracking

Apple Music — music

Apple Notes

Apple Calendar — personal calendar

Slack — work communication

Interview

3 questions

› What is your favorite item in your workspace?

Honestly, I'm loving the Apple Studio Display. I've been rocking the old Thunderbolt display for like 10 years, but this upgrade was worth the wait. The display is so freaking beautiful, and the speakers are unexpectedly impressive. The webcam isn't the best, but it'll do for Zoom calls. Pro tip: definitely get the tilt-and-height adjustable stand, or you might feel like you're hunching over your screen all day.

› How do you spark creativity?

Every morning, I kickstart my day by catching up with my RSS feed on my trusty iPad mini, accompanied by a nice cup of coffee. I'm an avid follower of several personal blogs that motivate me to create and come up with new projects.

› How do you keep the work-life balance?

It's tough to strike a balance between work and life when you work from home all day. However, I have discovered useful tools to manage this. Firstly, Apple's focus mode lets me switch between Personal and Work modes, so I get the right apps and notifications. I also use Timery to track my hours, so I don't burn out. Lastly, I try to limit my work to my desk/office, so I can set boundaries and know that once I step away, I'm done.