433 - Mason Watson
Mason Watson is an automotive designer turned full-stack designer & builder based in LA
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.
Twitter (X) → x.com/madebymbw
LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/masonbwatson
Read CV → read.cv/mason
Mason's Workspace Tour
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Workspace Items
- Desk: IKEA TROTTEN Sit/Stand Desk
- Laptop: MacBook Pro 2021 M1 MAX 14"
- Monitor: Samsung 4K 28" UHD (2020)
- Keyboard: Apple Magic Keyboard
- Mouse: Razer RC30
- Chair: Herman Miller Aeron
- Speakers: Portable Sony SRS
- Headphones: BOSE 700 Over-Ear Headphones
- Mouse Mat: Custom
- Webcam: Anker PowerConf C2000
- Shelf: IKEA EKBY ALEX
- Tablet: Wacom Cintiq 16"
- 3D Printer: Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo
- Camera: Sony A7C
- Book: No Idea Is Final
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?
Comfort Crisis
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