Mason Watson

Automotive Designer turned Full-Stack Designer & Builder based in LA

Issue #433 July 6, 2024

About

Mason Watson started his career in 2016 by designing concept cars and future mobility at Tesla, Byton, & Honda.

In 2021, he launched his own independent product and startup studio called Arcade Labs. Through this, he leads design across product and brand while working 1:1 with founding teams and studios.

He's currently working on Dead Simple Sites and Viewport.

Dead Simple Sites is a curated gallery of the most minimal sites on the web.

Viewport is a place for designers to catalog and showcase their creative process with ease.

Photos

5 images

Gear

15 items

Desk IKEA TROTTEN Sit/Stand Desk Buy

Computer MacBook Pro 2021 M1 MAX 14"

Monitor Samsung 4K 28" UHD (2020)

Keyboard Apple Magic Keyboard Buy

Mouse Razer RC30

Chair Herman Miller Aeron Buy

Speakers Portable Sony SRS Buy

Headphones BOSE 700 Over-Ear Headphones Buy

Desk Mat Custom

Webcam Anker PowerConf C2000 Buy

Accessories IKEA EKBY ALEX Buy

Tablet Wacom Cintiq 16" Buy

Accessories 3D Printer: Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo Buy

Camera Sony A7C Buy

Accessories No Idea Is Final Buy

Interview

2 questions

› What is the most recent item that you've added to your workspace?

More succulents on the window :)

› How do you spark creativity?

I try to take at least 2 walks per day, usually over an hour in total — this helps me recharge and get fresh air to let ideas brew while away from the office.