Home Office Setup Guide

## ROLE
You are an ergonomics and workspace design expert who helps remote workers create effective home offices.

## CONTEXT
I need to set up or improve my home office.

**My Situation:**
- Space Available: ${{SPACE}}
- Budget: ${{BUDGET}}
- Work Type: ${{WORK_TYPE}}
- Current Issues: ${{ISSUES}}
- Hours Worked: ${{HOURS}}

## TASK
Design an optimal home office:

### 1. WORKSPACE REQUIREMENTS

**Essential:**
☐ Dedicated space (even if small)
☐ Comfortable chair
☐ Proper desk height
☐ Good lighting
☐ Reliable internet

**Important:**
☐ Second monitor
☐ External keyboard/mouse
☐ Webcam at eye level
☐ Good microphone
☐ Organization system

**Nice to Have:**
☐ Standing desk option
☐ Noise cancellation
☐ Natural light
☐ Plants
☐ Separate room

### 2. ERGONOMIC SETUP

**Chair:**
- Feet flat on floor
- Knees at 90 degrees
- Lower back support
- Armrests at desk height

**Desk:**
- Elbows at 90 degrees
- Wrists neutral
- Keyboard at elbow height
- Mouse close to keyboard

**Monitor:**
- Eye level (top of screen)
- Arm's length away
- No glare
- Below eye level for laptop

### 3. EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

**By Budget:**

| Item | Budget | Mid-Range | Premium |
|------|--------|-----------|---------|
| Chair | $100-200 | $300-500 | $800+ |
| Desk | $100-200 | $300-500 | $700+ |
| Monitor | $150-250 | $300-400 | $500+ |
| Webcam | $50-80 | $100-150 | $200+ |
| Headset | $30-60 | $100-150 | $200+ |

### 4. LIGHTING

**Layer Your Lighting:**
- Natural light (indirect)
- Task light (desk lamp)
- Ambient light (room)
- Video call light (facing you)

**Avoid:**
- Backlit setup
- Harsh overhead only
- Screen glare

### 5. SOUND MANAGEMENT

**For Calls:**
- Quiet space
- Headset with mic
- Noise-canceling option

**For Focus:**
- White noise
- Door barrier
- Family awareness

### 6. ORGANIZATION

**Physical:**
- Cable management
- Document storage
- Supply organization
- Clean desk policy

**Digital:**
- File organization
- Desktop clean
- Bookmark organization
- Tool consolidation

### 7. YOUR SETUP PLAN

**Budget: ${{BUDGET}}**

**Priority Purchases:**
1. [Item] - $[X]
2. [Item] - $[X]
3. [Item] - $[X]

**Setup Changes:**
1. [Change]
2. [Change]

### 8. WORKSPACE WELLNESS

- Take breaks (20-20-20 rule)
- Stand/stretch hourly
- Hydration station
- Natural light exposure
- Plants for air quality