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Advise Requested for Build Planning

I was recently inspired by the video about making wireless keyboards truly wireless so I decided to give "The Ultimate Computer Desk" a shot from my perspective.  Right now I'm in the conceptual stage planning what I want it to be able to do, and I've got quite a bit so far, but I would appreciate advice on how to add functionality/cool factor/looks.  See below for renders of my current design.  Yes I know some measurements need to be adjusted, it's just kind of the rough shape until I order the parts to have accurate dimensions.  At that point I'll go through and add all my joints and make everything centered.

 

In no particular order, here are the features I've added so far.

routed out insert for wireless charging pads, and a deskpad so it's flush with the wood instead of sitting on top

The leg (if you can call it a leg) is hollow to run cables through

     which also lets me put in a sit/stand desk mech, which will raise the entire desk, not just the top

Slots routed in base of the leg for RGB

Horizontal beams are hollow for cable management

Routed channel for the metal accent, with channels routed below that as well to run rgb.  Will have around 1/4' gap on either side of the metal for the light to shine through

Top and bottom drawers are normal drawers, middle 2 are the right size for 4U rack cases, so I can mount the slides to the desk and have it tucked out of the way with all cables hidden.  I should be able to fab a wooden front that matches the rest of the desk so it looks seamless

access door for cable management and airflow

Holes cut in the top to add usb and power ports to power monitors and everything else, so I just need one cable run to the wall.

Slits cut in the skirting to be able to accommodate monitor arm clamps, and to run cables out of sight.

 

Anything else I should be adding feature wise to make this the best desk possible, or just general information I should know to make the build smoother?

 

Parts List
Sit/Stand Mech - https://www.upliftdesk.com/uplift-v2-4-leg-standing-desk-frame-uplift-desk/
Rack Mount Cases - https://www.rosewill.com/rosewill-rsv-l4500u-black/p/9SIA072GJ92805
Built in Power - https://www.cabletiesandmore.com/flush-mount-desk-outlets
Wireless Charging Pads - https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803143380723.html?aff_fcid=aa01d7fa242443b1bf0ce846590885ad-1676494600204-02575-_DD8RnaD&tt=CPS_NORMAL&aff_fsk=_DD8RnaD&aff_platform=shareComponent-detail&sk=_DD8RnaD&aff_trace_key=aa01d7fa242443b1bf0ce846590885ad-1676494600204-02575-_DD8RnaD&terminal_id=4fc78fa6388846839acf4fec1e0bb64e&afSmartRedirect=y&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US
Walnut - https://www.woodworkerssource.com/walnut/high-character-walnut-44-lumber.html

cable management and air vent door.jpg

drawers and server rack.jpg

front view 2.jpg

front view.jpg

main desk pic.jpg

metal accent.jpg

routed insert for desk mat and charging pads.jpg

underview.jpg

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