No. 433 · July 6, 2024

Mason Watson

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

Mason Watson’s workspace

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.

Follow Mason on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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.

Favorite recent book?

Mason’s gear

15 items.

On the desk15

From the census

Checked against every interview we’ve published. The Top 50 ›

28

IKEA Alex drawers are in 28 of the 528 gear lists we’ve published, this one included.

No. 1

The Herman Miller Aeron is the most-listed chair in the archive.

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