Office Upgrades

A few upgrades to the office. First up the Mirai-chan dakimakura hangs from the window top.
The office is on the first floor which is surrounded by houses on ether side so not much light gets in down here anyway.
Also got some of more of those Clear Rack shelves from Amazon - convenient as you don't need to drill holes in the wall - they take 3 pins on either side. Very convenient for folks living in Japanese apartments which don't allow you to drill holes.
Photo taken before Mirai-chan decided she wanted to lay down.

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Student :D
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wow love ur office! whats with all the monitors and laptops though?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Some are servers, mysql backups, ssh terminals etc.
Network Technician
http://www.myyaruki.com
Looks like a great environment to work in even with no outside light, plus now you have something to constantly look at :P
Student
http://www.animeloveu.com
The figures are multiplying... Is that dakimakura going to be publicly available?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
She will be available this year.
College Student
Great shelves, looks easy to install as well.
Are they expensive?
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
I saw these shelves in Shibuya "TokyuHands" but were a little expensive, like 2500 to 3000 yen. and collectors who own many figures, it means sacrificing a lot of money at shelf versus figures that you can buy. But I buy these shelves in my country, after my trip to Japan.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/sets/72157619176135987/
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
About 2000yen-ish
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
Yes, I saw in the year 2007 in tokyu hands. but perhaps a silly question: what do you mean Yen-"ISH"?, sorry I am Spanish-speaking and my english is not so good. Greetings from Chile.
Random person, with random hobbies.
http://thekandieman.com/nfwu
"-ish" means "about / around there". Used to express uncertainty.
"That table is red-ish." == "I think the colour of that table looks kind of red."
"About 2000yen-ish" == "Very roughly, about 2000yen."
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
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...I'll add here that -ish is slang. Commonly accepted and sued everywhere, but not exactly what you want is a business setting. In case it ever comes up. :P
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
*used everywhere / *in a business setting
Figured I'd correct that since "sued" is actually misleading...
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
Thank you Guys... :)
IT Developer / Technology Evangelist
http://blog.visualguytystudio.com
Un chileno LLORO ^^
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
Hola, que bueno encontrar a un Chileno aka!!! intercambiamos contactos? MSN: plutonian1@hotmail.com Saludos!!
Dang, I have an apartment to furnish and the closest one on the American Amazon is about 4147 yen. What a rip.
http://www.amazon.com/Dolle-Shelving-Rectangle-Chrome-Brackets/dp/B001G0XOXI/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1245234881&sr=1-19
Draftsman Graduated, Environment & Interior Design Student
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/
Damm it!! is too expensive!! that means losing a lot of money to buy figures... I bought these in my country for about 6 dollars. take a look my office room ;)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuelriosg/3596714880/in/set-72157619176135987/
College Student
Lol cool, didn't think it would spark off a discussion.^^
Project Management
http://www.gf-hunters.de
Impressive what some simple changes can do ;) !
I also do some changes in my office at the moment, looks like I found some ideas now ^^ .
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Very nice setup. Love the dakimakuras on the walls. Would do the same but wallscrolls and tapestries have all my wall space.
Like the oppai mousepad there. Could actually use one now and am missing my brother's Kurumu mousepad. LOTS of extra cushioning there for my wrists.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Are you at sea now?
US Navy Sailor
http://punynari.wordpress.com/
Yup, and for a long time too. T_T
Student, Freelance Artist
http://rhythmemotion.net
Loving the changes so far. I'll have to keep those clear shelves in mind. Easy installation = instant win.
houkouonchi
http://www.flickr.com/photos/red_mango/
So the desks that are side by side belong to you and your co-worker? I used to be an IT guy at a high end, contract office furniture dealer. I noticed there was always a preference to have a divider between the desks, even if it was just one foot high above the desktop.
Freelance Digital Production Artist
http://www.flickr.com/photos/victor_lee/sets/
Love the clear shelves.
Avid figma collector
http://yuuichikun.wordpress.com/
Oh god, I'm such an addict, the first thing I looked at was the figma shelves and noticed 'Hey, Danny has a Shana Mikuru!' ^^;;;
I like the layout, especially the dakimakura hung up ^^; Gotta wonder about the ecchi side of the Mirai dakimakura being on that side of the window o.O
Student
I still don't really get what you mean by 3 pins on each side... like nails?
Student
http://www.animeloveu.com
I think like thumbtacks, so less destructive than nails.
Sysadmin
http://coolandspicy.net
Wow, those Clear Racks seem perfect for Nendoroids and Figmas. I should get a couple of those ^^
Great office. Definitely love it. Both dakimakura is nice to... ^^;
Otaku
awesome desk! clean at the same time! xD
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
http://meimi132.wordpress.com/
Awesome upgrades. Busier desk space now. Those chairs look very comfy.... I want a new swivel chair...
Otaku Programmer/Gamer/Artist/Photographer
http://argylebolivar.wordpress.com
Lots of computers and laptops!! =3 As usual all those figures and Mirai =3!! ^^
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
http://puppy52art.com/
woooo surrounded!
Video Reviewer of Anime Figures, Mecha and Merch (youtube.com/user/Actar576295)
http://actar.wordpress.com
I need a home office when I get a job. (^.^)
Student
http://hana-bix.livejournal.com/
Nice office~ looks very crowded though x_x
I'm sort of claustrophobic ^^;;
Student
http://gordanham.wordpress.com/
Nice Setup
Student
XD so thats why tokyo can be seen from google eart,, it's danny's workroom montior figure lighting heaven XD looks pretty ^^
Student
http://johnyo.wordpress.com/
So many screens.
Looks good though.
COMPENG/SWENG Student
http://ryan2006.deviantart.com
I really like those shelves, especially if there is no need to put holes in walls (for college apartment). I am also considering a desk similar to yours, so I check Ikea every few days, I really like how you did the lighting.
COMPENG/SWENG Student
http://ryan2006.deviantart.com
Is there a amazon.com equivalent for those shelves? I hope the ones I found that look similar aren't them, being that they are twice the price than amazon.co.jp.
developer
very nice, men.
Computer science student
I'm thinking about transparent tables too maybe with my next "room update!!
Young Grasshopper
http://miragestrike.blogspot.com
Amazing as always. Can't get enough of the lighting. ^^
Graphic designer
Dream work-environment <3 It always looks so crisp.
Terrorist ? =)
I dont really understand the 3 pins on either side... but regardless, great office ~
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
There are 3 long pins which go in the silver bit that poke in the wall downwards.
Henshin Hero
http://teambati.org
can you take it off and put it onto a new area?
student, otaku, fast food worker
I'd assume so.
http://www.ryusworld.com
I think that is a really nice idea. Like nails, huh?
How long are these pins? And how much weight can they withstand.
browsing the nets
http://otakuposts.blogspot.com/
can it be installed on cement walls too?
Student
Those clear shelves look really convenient, Have really got to check is any stores around here sell anything like that.
photoshop junkie
http://blossoming.livejournal.com
Oh, thanks for pointing out your shelving! I was wondering what kind those were. Too bad they don't have that on amazon.com as well. ):
Your space is getting quite crowded, haha!
Student
http://lordofgundams.blogspot.com/
Love the office as usual.
Sr. Web Producer
http://messiahproject.info
Oh Danny Choo! So many computers. :)
Can you get those clear shelves online in the US? I tried amazon.com but didn't see 'em...
thousand master II, Internet Learner, Auto didacta
http://pipopaz.wordpress.com/
i was wondering the same, really interested in getting them ^0^
Hmm, I found these:
http://www.jmkdisplays.com/acrylicshelves.html
But it looks like they may require drilling.
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
Those look great, although it's a shame they aren't the same kind as Danny's shelves (with the pins and stuff).
I'm just gonna wait and see if I can bring back some when I go on a trip to Japan.
College Student
http://jappydolls.net
Nice upgrade, Oh yeah!
IT Student
http://www.aeon.net.nz
Not sure if I'd want that many macs tbh :D
I want that shelf on the left in the last picture though ;-;
Nice office!
studying comp studies, planning to look for part time job
http://bruneian-otaku.blogspot.com
no need to drill mean just stick it?
Nekophilia
Clear racks.. Interesting.
Btw, new wallpaper? Twintail spotted.
Mirai oppai mousepad looks like swimsuits from this angle.. Or was it swimsuit all the way? LOL
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Azusa desu.
Henshin Hero
http://teambati.org
Id like to ask how to install those clear shelves aswell.
Artist/Flash Programmer
http://wcloudxkumo.wordpress.com/
So how does the shelves actually stick on the wall, if there's no drilling of holes needed? O_o
I mean there's still the weight and stuffs, so I don't know how it could hold it ^^;
Art/Media
http://sgallen.wordpress.com/
Pins?
I thought that you'd just have to hammer the holders onto the wall o_O;
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
See my comment above.
Mahasiswa yang terdampar di Singapura.
http://lolipedofin.wordpress.com/
Holyyy.... I need that Clear RAck LH-449 !!!!!
But there's no way I'm gonna have them shipped from Japan to Singapore.... T.T
Anyone know where I can get similar item, here in Singapore??
part-time worker and full-time slacker
or in Indonesia?? ^^; I too, want that clear rack for my gundam and figures....T_T
http://www.leandrouti.net/blog
Nice workspace. Illumination is gorgeous.
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
http://funkyblueame.tumblr.com/
The office looks great as always Danny. It is so nice to have a fun and relaxing environment for work. I just spend a good part of today cleaning and rearranging my work area. ^^ I look forward to having an office again when my waifu and I return to Japan.
Everyone, those shelve go up with a small finishing/tack nail. They will be no problem to cover up if you need to take them down. I put up two in the entry way when I was last in Japan. Took me all of 10 minutes to do so.
Programmer
http://whatsacoder.blogspot.com
The chair seems pretty comfortable when you sit down! ^^
Motiongrapher
Hum...
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 !
Six screens ! Not bad danny, new world record ;3.
三年せいとオタク
Seems like a nice set up which I could get me some of those racks.
still working with my unfinished blog
http://moemoekyun.wordpress.com/
the cables on the floor still horrible !!
Graphic Designer
You are creating a very nice "figure surround" there!
I envy your setup, but would have to have a view from the window . . . one thing I have been lucky with in my work and home arrangements.
Still arranging my home "creative room" since I moved . . . need more shelves!!!
Always looking forward to the next peek into the "World of Choo"
;>
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
@Danny: New Chair?
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
From Ikea.
Pharmacist, Accountant to be!
http://www.rickytang.com.au
Contemplating a new chair myself.
Everyone is recommending the Herman Miller Aeron. Not sure if my wallet will like it.
Your chair looks comfy! Good back support?
College Student, Self-Learner.
http://www.facebook.com/maggiefreak/
Your wall for the Clear Rack, is it wooden or concrete? Just wondering... wanted to get one for my hostel room... :)
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
Those Clear Rack shelves are exactly what I need! I can't drill holes in my Manhattan apartment either, so I'll definitely be picking up a few of these.
Developer/Student
http://threedeecomplex.wordpress.com/
Urgh, I can't seem to find them on Amazon US. Are these only sold in Japan?
Student, part-time slave
http://yakuri.wordpress.com/
Pretty much; I remember the first time I saw these shelves on Danny's pictures I searched the internet like crazy, but the best you can come up with are acrylic shelves that you have to drill to install. These are exclusive to Japan (for now or maybe I didn't look enough).
Figure Collecter
http://blog.naver.com/manaroanito
HUHUHU~~~~
DD girl...4.....
MadaMada~~~
???Confused???
I need me some of those shelves...can't really put holes my wall either...
Network Security Specialist
COOL! But....I wanna see some pix of Chis Gaunt's desk! I wonder what kind of goodies he has....
Otari Vader, Sith Lord for Hire, will fillet Makoto Itou for free
http://coffeebugg.blogspot.com/
I should get me a couple of those shelves. They work well for figmas.
銀河帝国五〇一軍团 TK/TD 8316 M.E.P.D. Police Sergeant
http://gordonator.com/
curious danny, will chris get his very own mirai business card? ('~')
Student @ UofT
http://balancebox.wordpress.com/
awesome office Danny
PG Gundam Strike looks loney =|
writer/blogger/gamer/otaku
http://popgoespj.blogspot.com
When I win the lottery I will configure the flat my partner and I share into an effective home office for the both of us - and I'll take my design cues from you, Danny. I always love how you manage to ensure elbow space, sufficient illumination, and space for SAFs and daughters among all the gadgetry and hardware.
Otaku / Student in Networking
http://hayasaki-kun.blogspot.com/
Very nice upgrade ^^
Dirty Gentleman
http://cantstanzya.wordpress.com/
Just mail me your surplus. No questions asked.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
I flush my surplus down the toilet every morning - should I just wrap it up instead?
Network Security Specialist
haha...surplus. I am going to start calling it that from now on!
NEET part-time - Technical Support Officer - Network security engineer
http://burugureibi.blogspot.com/
Whoa, it's starting to look real busy now!
Question: Does your Markus chair fit under the desk? As in the armrests if you lower it all the way and'push it under'
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
Just about.
IE
http://otakujanai.org
pretty awesome, one day I'll get an office like that...i hope xD
http://www.marvinryan.com
hmmm them rack seem available only in Japan, tried to enter the ASIN code on amazon.com. ^^; but from your 3 pin description I assume you can only use it on wood walls and not on a cement wall?
Medical student
http://www.protocolsnow.com
Fantastic setup. Danny must have one of the most pleasant offices in Tokyo :)
student
http://zephi-san.deviantart.com/
wow those shelves look great. I think they'd be great in any room... but 3 pins holding them up, they wouldn't be able to support much weight will it?
College Student, Computer Science Major
http://www.projectsaber.com
I'm guessing the figures shouldn't be that heavy. But yeah, storing something like textbooks on it might cause it to fall. =/
Passing student :D
http://hey-i-have-a-blog.blogspot.com/
lol at the pg strike
http://koigroupmember1.deviantart.com/
your lighting setting makes your office bright anyway :p
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
http://robostrike.wordpress.com
I wish I could get an office like that. Mine is an opaque cubicle where everyone is isolated from one another T_T...
hikkikomori for hire
your office set up is the best Danny...no joke T_T
nice shelves too
student, otaku, fast food worker
Nice, the deak top whats it made from? Looks like frosted plate glass.
Professional Panhandler
http://theinfernoproject.com
You must be cranking up the AC to keep your girls from turning into a blob of plastic...especially with all those lighting. I'm dying from the heat right now, and it's only going to get hotter. :S
Nice shelves btw.
CEO MIrai Inc
http://www.dannychoo.com/profile/eng/
The Ikea lights are not that hot which is a good thing.
Designer
http://www.flickr.com/photos/martoonz/sets/
good stuff!
i got Markus chair from ikea
Student
http://www.dealbreaker.com
I like those shelves. I might have to pick up a couple myself.
useless bum
nice shelves. but although technically you would not be drilling holes into the walls, i don't think you can count on getting the deposit back if the landlord finds the holes in the walls eh?
is home ownership that uncommon in japan? in singapore almost every local buys his own house. public housing is subsidised by the government and the mortgages are taken out against the compulsory savings plan here, so many people are indebted to the government.
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 触手 wrangler, H-Man
http://lightningsabre.blogspot.com/
Hmmm... so Mirai is going to block some of the sunlight? But I guess not too much sun since sun will wear out the colours of the dakimakura, right?
Must be hot in there during summer times hehe ^^;
Studio Bleach founder/owner
http://myspace.com/studiobleach
I swear... When I finally own a place, I need to look at your layout again. X3
Then again, the only real difference (if I can mimic this) may be the fact I will have one computer that has ROM versions (translated or otherwise) of the first 6 Dragon Quest games. (I playing #3 and love my male "Valiant" Hero, female "Kind" Priest, male "Normal" Merchant and female "Romantic" Thief. Especially since the Merchant finds more gold for me and the Thief can kick butt. X3)
university film student | ecchikid | the Archivist
http://www.vimeo.com/longhim
I can't work well without sunlight. >< I get antsy...which is why I have to wander out of an edit suite every now and then. Of course, "every now and then" is like once or twice a day, so that's not much of an issue.
Dance Trooper: DCX-001 O.D.E. (Order of the Dancing Empire)
http://dannychoo.com.my
Macs machine overshadowed the Dell Mini ^^
Nice Clear Rack, I thought it's from IKEA at first~~~
Student/Blogger
http://asuka.0fees.net/
I like how u added a figma section in the corner.
part-time professional part-timer
Do I see a PC? O.o
NEET
http://austrianotaku.com/
I see a lot of PCs up there xD
College Freshmen
There needs to be more gundam hanging from the ceiling. You can put up a Death Star there for good measure too. Add in those glow in the dark stickers that are stars and it'll be awesome with the lights off.
student
http://shinyui.wordpress.com/
new employee got the best view in the room ? .... how nice !
High School Student
http://scorchnroses.wordpress.com
Nice racks for your figures :D Always wanted at least a rack or better, a display shelf for my figures :3
November Echo Echo Tango
http://pauldy.deviantart.com/
Those Clear Racks look nifty~
Time Traveller/High School Student
http://thetsundere.wordpress.com/
Yup. Awesome as per usual! ^^
Student
Whoa, with all those figures, you would think there would be a risk for knocking them over, but when I take another look, they are set up pretty safely.
student
http://decarboxylation.blogspot.com
5+1 computers? wonder how often you'll need to de-dust ur figurines.
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
http://dixinfernal.wordpress.com
the mirai dakimakura adds a nice touch~
Mad scientist
http://yazor-san.daportfolio.com/
Smexy office setup, like the dakimakura on the right. ^^;
> student :]
woahh love your office danny!!
Exostential mouse herder
http://www.yousaytoo.com/big65mopar?8530
Danny you know what would be cool is if you had a new Mirai-Chan made up to where she is laying on her stomach in a bikini or less so that the dakimakura that's over your desk atop the window would have it seem like she's relaxing on top of your monitor looking down at you.
Student, Uncle & hopfully a good husband..
Small changes does make a difference...more space to display figurines...
Student (PHP Programmer)
http://www.akuradavis.com/
I wish i had an office this awesome... :D
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
The lighting under the table is very cool, very modern. I guess it must be quite difficult to hide all the wores.
Dental Technician, i make teeth!
http://antsizedman.blogspot.com/
Wores=Wires Opps
Art Student/Freelancer
http://jenarwen.deviant.art.com
Makes me feel like re-arranging my work area ^^;
Student
http://ochuki.blogspot.com/
Nice set-up, but the set-up under the table is not so nice XD
Student
nice setup dannny!
but as bimo said , under the table ...
dakimakura spoted !!
when will it be available?
I work at the hangar beside the airport
don't see a lot of picture on hector desk..WHY?
CEO of clock work inc, lazy, immortal
Your so lucky! Always getting random free crap and i love the set up were can I buy a Mirai-chan dakimakura?
Student
The improvement looks better indeed. Are you going to invite a Feng-shui master to arrange the Figmas to get the best luck? :P
anime + games collector
that is a sweet office you got danny.
Undergrad Studs
http://hmmmandwords.blogspot.com/
feels cramped, may i know how big is your office space?...and isn't it feels really hot with all those computer and laptops being around and turned on?
Custom Arcadestick builder
http://twitter.com/dryrice
macs so many macs on a table >_<
damn they're pricey for a apple machine :(
Student, Artist
http://sleepless-piro.deviantart.com
Very nice setup, and love how you're pretty much surrounded by figures.
Student, Bowler, Collector
http://carldica.wordpress.com
Love the atmosphere of the room, although I prefer room with much natural lighting coming in. What's the dimension of your room? Looks spacious to me especially with so many figures around