Barney Mason

Barney Mason is an accomplished Design Director at LeapX in Shenzhen, with a rich background in product design and development.

As the former Co-founder of design studio Those Ltd., Barney led the hardware development of the innovative Joto-X robotic drawing system, which gained significant recognition through campaigns for major brands like Adidas, Twitter, and Netflix.

Under his leadership, the consumer product Joto was successfully brought to market after a triumphant Kickstarter campaign, receiving accolades such as the public vote for design of the year at the prestigious London Design Museum.

Barney's vast experience includes freelance projects with renowned companies like Sugru, Moo, and 3doodler, where he showcased his expertise in toy design for leading industry players.

Having pursued his education at Queen Elizabeth's grammar school in Faversham and earning a BSc in Product Design Engineering with professional practice (1st Class Honours) from Brunel University, Barney Mason has demonstrated a solid academic foundation in design.

Throughout his career, Barney has held key roles such as Product Designer, Lead Product Designer, and R&D personnel at various esteemed organizations like Faberdashery Ltd and designbytouch ltd., indicating his versatility and adaptability in the design realm.