Brad Cerasani

Designer & Engineer located in Winnipeg, Canada

Issue #335 August 12, 2023

About

Brad Cerasani is currently the Director of Web Development at Hypergiant, an AI software company that creates powerful data visualization products for decision making.

With over 15 years of experience, he has helped companies like Apple, Google, and Twitter create stellar experiences for their users.

Photos

6 images

Gear

15 items

Computer Apple Macbook Pro — his primary laptop for creative and technical work

Monitor Apple Studio Display — sharp and color-accurate monitor perfect for design and development Buy

Desk Herman Miller Action Office Desk — ergonomic desk setup for productivity Buy

Chair Herman Miller Aeron — industry-leading ergonomic chair for long hours of work Buy

Accessories Leuchtturm1917 A5 dotted notebook — ideal for sketching, planning, and journaling Buy

Microphone Shure SM7B — professional quality audio for calls and recording Buy

Accessories Universal Audio Apollo Solo interface — high-end audio interface Buy

Accessories IsoAcoustics ISO Stands — studio monitor isolation stands for better sound Buy

Monitor Yamaha HS80M & HS10W monitors

Keyboard ZSA Moonlander keyboard w/MT3 Susuwatari keycaps — ergonomic split keyboard for typing comfort‍ Buy

Lighting ‍‍600/P table lamps designed by Gino Sarfatti — iconic mid-century lighting

Chair Model 42 side chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen — Danish modern seating

Accessories Modular bookcases designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen - Scandinavian storage solution

Accessories Oil painting by Chris Simonite — unique artwork for creative energy

Accessories Wurtlizer 200 electric piano — vintage instrument that adds warmth to the space

The census

Only 4% of the desks we’ve published have Brad’s Shure SM7B.

Ranked across all 515 setups that list their gear.

MacBook Pro 63%

Apple Studio Display 17%

Herman Miller Aeron 10%

Shure SM7B 4%

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Interview

2 questions

› What is your favorite item in your workspace?

A polaroid of my mum's mum, or license plate from my dad's dad.‍

› How do you manage work-life balance?

No strict rules — there's push and pull there, and I think that's ok. It should be ok to put in a few extra hours when a project needs help, but it should also be ok to take an unplanned afternoon off to savour the last long days of summer.‍