If I were a creative student today, this is the complete home desktop setup I'd get

A selection of tech kit for students working from home.
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I've been working on my personal WFH desk set up for around six years. That's plenty of time to make plenty of mistakes, buying over-priced kit and fancy units that don't do a better job than the budget options available.

And that got me thinking. As it's Back to School season, why not put that six-years' experience to good use and choose the best work set up for students – pick the best budget options in a host of areas that all creative students need.

And so below is my list of the nine most essential things that will elevate your work space, but won't break the bank. They include my all-time favourite budget ergonomic chair, the Sihoo M18, as well as the recently discovered $30 Bob Ross desk mat, which brings a smile to my face every time I look at it.

Beren Neale
Ecom Editor

Beren cut his teeth as Staff Writer on digital art magazine ImagineFX, and has since worked on and edited several creative titles, including Paint & Draw and Computer Arts. As Ecom Editor on Creative Bloq, when he's not reviewing the latest audiophile headphones or evaluating the best designed ergonomic office chairs, he’s testing laptops, TVs and monitors, all so he can find the best tech deals for Creative Bloq’s digital professional audience.