A New Workflow After 30 Years in the Creative Business

One of the best parts of being a creative professional is that I’ve always had an excuse to go a little crazy with my computer setups.

If it helps the work, it’s justified—at least, that’s what I tell myself. For the past six years, I’ve been working with three 5K monitors, and I was happy. That setup gave me all the real estate I needed to design, code, and manage my workflow efficiently. I didn’t think I needed anything else—until something new came into my life.

I’ve always been fascinated by VR/AR. Not just for gaming but for its potential to revolutionize workflows, meetings, brainstorming sessions, entertainment, sports, exercise, and even travel. That fascination led to one of the wildest experiences of my career—having the ridiculous honor of traveling the globe to direct 360 video shoots. Seeing the world through an immersive lens only deepened my belief in spatial computing’s future.

So, when Apple announced the Vision Pro, it was a no-brainer that I’d be an early adopter.

Like most owners, the first month with the Vision Pro was magical. The immersion, the potential—it felt like the future was right in front of me. But then reality set in. The content just wasn’t there to sustain daily usage. Apps weren’t fully optimized, and while the hardware was impressive, it didn’t yet replace my existing workflow. I’ll admit it—I was disappointed.

That disappointment lasted until a recent update changed everything. Apple introduced an ultrawide desktop mirror experience, allowing me to extend my MacBook Pro’s display into a fully immersive workspace. And suddenly, everything clicked.

Now, I’m working in a virtual environment where my entire field of view is filled with my tools—Figma, Visual Studio Code, Chrome, and Photoshop—stretched across a massively wide, room-filling canvas. There are no bezels, no physical constraints, just pure, unbroken space for creativity and productivity. For the first time, spatial computing feels like it’s delivering on its promise.

The biggest game-changer? Mobility. I’m no longer locked down to a desk with massive monitors taking up space. I can take this workflow anywhere—on the couch, at a coffee shop, or even outside. It’s freeing in a way I didn’t expect.

That said, let’s be clear: No one will ever see me wearing this thing. Ever.

For creative professionals and developers, the Vision Pro is a pricey investment, but if you’re looking for an optional workflow that expands how and where you work, it’s absolutely worth considering. And this is only the beginning—I can’t wait to see where spatial computing takes us next.