My setup and tools

This page contains the software, hardware and other tools that I use.

The software I use

• Visual Studio Code (using the Gruvbox Theme and JetBrains Mono typeface) for web development
• iTerm2 as a terminal replacement
• Sequel Ace for managing MySQL databases
• Transmit for FTPing
• Laravel Valet for my local development environment
• Safari for web browsing
• Polypane as my web development browser
• Mail.app for email
• Reflect for note taking
• Todoist for task management
• Trello for project management
• Fantastical to manage my calendar
• SavvyCal for scheduling calls
• Timery for time tracking
• 1Password to manage passwords
• Raycast for improved Mac efficiency
• Figma for designing
• FigJam for collaborating in real time
• Lightroom CC and Photoshop for image editing
• NetNewsWire for RSS
• ClearShot X for capturing my screen
• PixelSnap for measuring pixels
• Sip for picking colours

The hardware I use

• My main computer is Macbook Air 15″ (2023) with 24GB memory
• That’s connected to a Viewsonic 32” 4K monitor
• I use a Magic Trackpad, a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse and a Logitech MX Keys keyboard
• I also use an iPad Pro 11” (2024) and an iPhone 15
• My headphones of choice are AirPods Pro (2nd gen) and Sennheiser Momentum 4's
• My bag of choice is either a North Face Borealis backpack or Peak Design Everyday Zip
• I use a Kindle Oasis for reading

Home office

• I use a Bekant sit/stand desk from Ikea along with a Prism standing mat
• I have a Herman Miller Embody office chair
• I use two paired HomePods for music
• And a bunch of plants to make the place feel cosy

See my home office tour for more details.

Cameras and lenses

I have a small collection of cameras and lenses that I love to use whenever I get chance.

The camera I keep in my bag at all times is a Fujifilm X100VI. It’s a fantastic “every day” camera that I really enjoy using.

My primary camera is a Fujifilm X-T4. It’s a beast and I’m really happy with the images it produces.

I have a Nikon F3 – a 35mm film camera from the early 80s. It’s one of the best film SLRs ever made and it’s a real joy to use.

I also have a few more film cameras: Olympus OM-2n, Fujica ST605N and some point and shoots but I rarely use these.

As for lenses, I currently use:

• Fujifilm XF 23mm f1.4 R LM WR
• Fujifilm XF 35mm f1.4 R (a personal favourite)
• Fujifilm XF 90mm f2
• Fujifilm XF 70-300mm f4-5.6 R LM OIS WR (they really know how to come up with catchy names, don’t they?)
• Nikon 28mm f/2.8 AI-s
• Nikon 50mm f/1.8 AI-s Pancake

My dream setup

After spending quite a bit of time on my home office setup last year, I’m really happy with my current setup.

There’s always room for improvement, of course. At some point I’d like to replace my Ikea desk with a solid wood oak desk. From a tech point of view, my monitor is flickering and I’m not sure if that’s on the way out – so that might be replaced soon by necessity.

If I’ve missed anything or you have questions about any of the gear I use, feel free to get in touch.

Last updated on 22nd Mar, 2024