The Unistation is series of unique computer workstations that I designed, engineered and fabricated. In fact, this is where I get to work everyday. Click the image above to see how it works.

The Unistation is a workstation concept designed to put all the tools a computer user needs within comfortable easy reach. In a time when people are spending more and more time in front of their computers, the Unistation is the most comfortable place to spend that time.

There are two main models, and some variations I’ll show here. On the left is my 2112, and on the right, two of my favorite things, the 1551 and my Beloved.

By far the most advanced design of the Unistation concept I’ve done to date. The 2112 is actually what I originally envisioned, but it wasn’t practical to build it at the time (1982). This is my personal workstation. It was completed in 1994 and is the only one of its kind on the planet.

The unit features arm cabinets that have compartments that hold my scanner, (in the right arm) and my CPU (in the left arm). The compartments have inverted gull-wing doors that open electrically. I used Lear Jet flap actuator screw gears and special motors to open and close them. In the top of the arms are storage compartments.

There’s a storage compartment that doubles as a footrest, and even has a leather pad, just beneath the seat. This is a very comfortable place to earn a living. 😉

Here’s a behind the scenes look at some of the fabrication process involved in creating the complex desktop.

Unistation 1551

These are a few shots of the 1551. This one is the 1551E (Executive). It’s rosewood veneer trimmed in solid rosewood with black leather seat. I don’t use that style of seat anymore, but I really liked the sculpted back pieces. There’s a stereo in the left arm cabinet in this one. The 1551 doesn’t have motors in the arms, however the seat back was electrically recline-able. The client was very pleased with this unit.

This is the prototype version I fabricated for myself for daily use, and also to use as the product sample for marketing and publicity. I took it to computer industry tradeshows where it always drew lots of traffic.

This was the production version of the 1551. It’s the coated version which is much cheaper to mass produce than the custom wood veneer models. That’s my very first original 128K Mac on this one.

10 Comments

rodriguez conrado on September 30, 2021 at 12:37 am

Amazing job!
- DigitalDoyle on October 1, 2021 at 9:29 am
  
  Thank you, Sir! Great meeting you at Dallas Makerspace the other day. You’re gonna love it!
Sala on February 2, 2026 at 2:44 pm

Love your work!
- Doyle on February 4, 2026 at 5:45 pm
  
  Thank you so much!
Shena Kaye on February 3, 2026 at 7:08 am

Every version is gorgeous. 🤗
Thank you for sharing your talent and creating amazing work & entertainment spaces.
- Doyle on February 4, 2026 at 5:46 pm
  
  Very kind. Much appreciated!
Ethan Riley on February 3, 2026 at 8:25 am

Do you have any workstations for sale?
- Doyle on February 4, 2026 at 5:54 pm
  
  Sorry, but I do not. That was 40+ years ago and my design was probably 10 years ahead of the optimal launch time, and I am in the big middle of building another venture right now that’s taking up every bit of my time. But thank you so much for asking! If you would, could you please go back to the Mid Century Modern group and tell the folks there that I tried to respond and answer their questions and thank them for their kind comments, but the group now has me completely blocked from commenting on a rules violation. Totally understandable. Wasn’t trying to spam. I just have no way to let those people know. I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Beck on February 3, 2026 at 10:35 am

Just wow. Love this soooo much!!!!
- Doyle on February 4, 2026 at 5:55 pm
  
  Thank you! Very much appreciated!

Unistation – The Ultimate Desktop

Unistation 1551

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