Mason Watson

Mason Watson is a freelance product designer and the founder of Arcade Labs, a design practice and product studio based in Los Angeles.14 He specializes in designing zero to one brands and products for early-stage startups.17

Career Background

Before founding Arcade Labs, Mason Watson:

• Started his career designing concept cars and future vehicles2
• Worked as a designer at other companies from 2019 to 20214

Arcade Labs

Watson launched Arcade Labs in 2021 as an independent product and startup studio.6 Through this venture, he:

• Leads design across product and brand development
• Works one-on-one with clients
• Designs and develops websites, including the Arcade Labs site itself5

Work Environment

Mason Watson operates from a home studio, which he describes as a "tiny home studio".3 He has shared insights into his workspace and design process, demonstrating his commitment to creating an efficient and inspiring environment for his creative work.6

Online Presence

Mason Watson maintains an active online presence, sharing updates about his work and studio on various platforms:

• LinkedIn: His username is masonbwatson, where he posts about his projects and studio developments35
• Personal website: mw.works, showcasing his portfolio and background2
• Arcade Labs website: arcade.la, featuring his design services and vision18

Mason Watson's work through Arcade Labs has gained recognition in the design community, with the studio's website receiving an Honorable Mention on Awwwards, a platform that recognizes design excellence on the internet.8