Jonathan Simcoe

Designer, Author, and Creative Technologist living in Portland, OR

Issue #360 October 21, 2023

About

Jonathan Simcoe is currently a Senior Software Designer at Mercury.

He enjoys photography, writing, reading, and getting outdoors. He draws inspiration from many places including architecture, science fiction, poetry, mythology, and theology.

Photos taken on a Ricoh GRIIIx camera

Photos

8 images

Gear

12 items

Computer MacBook Pro M1 Max

Monitor Apple Pro Display XDR

Webcam Opal C1

Accessories teenage engineering op-1 field Buy

Laptop Stand Grovemade Desk Shelf System with Laptop Stand Buy

Software Rama Kara keyboard with MVKB Terminal keycaps and deskpad Buy

Accessories Mission Workshop Integer backpack Buy

Camera Pelican Air 1535TRVL Case for camera gear Buy

Microphone RØDE NT-USB-Mini microphone

Accessories Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP

Speakers Sanyun SW208 speakers

Chair myKolme ILOA+ Saddle Chair Buy

The census

Only 2% of the desks we’ve published have Jonathan’s Opal C1.

Ranked across all 515 setups that list their gear.

MacBook Pro 63%

Apple Pro Display XDR 5%

Opal C1 2%

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Interview

3 questions

› What is your favorite item in your workspace?

I have three Vinylmation Mickey Mouse toys that my wife bought for me as gifts to mark special occasions and they mean so much to me.

› How do you spark creativity?

My OP-1 field is a creative palette cleanser. The playful and explorative interface enables me to explore and layers sounds in a natural way.

› How do you manage work-life balance?

I try to set clear times when I am working (usually during the day) and when I'm off work (family time). This helps me to stay focused on things I need to accomplish and it helps me to be more present with my family and friends when I'm off work.