483 - Thiago Costa

Thiago Costa is a Designer and Cofounder of Fey.com, a platform that helps you make better investments with the help of a streamlined view of real-time market data.

He is also the Cofounder of Narative, an independent design studio that is building impactful products (including Fey).

Twitter (X) → x.com/tcosta_co

Thiago's Workspace Tour

Workspace Items

• Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
  
• Magic Trackpad (I don't use a mouse or anything else)
  
• Pro display XDR
  
• Mac Studio
  
• MacBook Pro 14 for when I leave my desk
  
• AirPods Pro for when I leave my desk or need quick audio access
  
• Audeze Maxwell for music/gaming
  
• HermanMiller Embody (gaming edition, just because its all black)
  
• A Fujifilm X-E4
  
• A Logitech 4K magnetic cam for the XDR (I keep it unplugged, try to keep meetings at a minimum)
  
• My desk is custom made

What is the most recent item that you've added to your workspace?

I think it was my Fujifilm camera.

How do you spark creativity?

I expose myself to beautiful things as much as I can. I avoid apps and software for inspiration. Instead I try to draw inspiration from movies, art or video games. Going outside really helps too. Then, practice and repetition, over and over.

What does your typical day look like?

I’m pretty consistent. I wake up, stay away from screens until I’ve finished breakfast, and then get to work. I try to design as much as possible, even if we don’t ship everything. We experiment a lot, see if the team likes the concepts, and implement what works. When I’m creatively stuck, I go for a walk.

What do you enjoy most about WFH life?

Even though I love routine, I appreciate the flexibility. I can go for walks in the afternoon or hit the gym. Sometimes, I prefer to enjoy a sunny afternoon and work at night instead.