Dominic Preston, news editor for The Verge, operates from London, managing news coverage during the UK mornings prior to the US team’s availability. He is also responsible for curating the Verge Daily newsletter and has a focus on Android devices, particularly those not launched in the US.
Outside of his professional role, Preston runs a culinary newsletter called “Braise,” where he reviews restaurants and cookbooks in London and attempts recipe writing. His leisure activities largely center around food, which necessitates balancing time in the kitchen and at the gym.
Preston shares an office space in their London flat, which was previously a bedroom. He adapted it for work by adding desks and a sofa bed for guests. His partner, a PhD student, has unpredictable hours, allowing him to commandeer the office for the majority of the time.
The workspace features two standing desks: Preston’s is an Autonomous SmartDesk 2, while his partner’s is a manual model. Each is equipped with self-healing cutting mats, often utilized as mouse pads. He also has a second-hand Herman Miller chair, which he prefers over his previous gaming chair due to comfort.
Additionally, Preston employs a walking pad from Mobvoi, which he uses for light exercise during work hours. However, he admits that cable management remains an ongoing challenge in the office.
His tech setup includes an M2 MacBook Air paired with a Philips monitor. He also utilizes an older Acer monitor for personal use when he transitions from work to relaxation mode. His keyboard of choice is the Logitech MX Keys S, noted for its low profile, while he travels with the Logitech MX Anywhere 3S mouse.
Preston’s desk contains various phones for testing, a collection of cameras reflecting his interest in film photography, alongside a Rode NT-USB microphone for multimedia projects. His workspace also features a variety of collectibles and toys, which he has gathered over the years, indicating a childhood affinity for items from franchises like Alien and Dungeons & Dragons. His two cats, Noodle and Loaf, enrich his workspace, with Noodle recently taking a keen interest in joining him while he works.
Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/762930/home-office-logitech-standing-desk