Andrew Mason
Senior frontend developer
Creative technologist
Prototyper
Senior frontend developer and creative technologist with over 14 years of experience specializing in interactive web experiences and rapid prototyping. Adept with React, JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and HTML creating single-page applications, visual storytelling and workflow tools.
Skills and knowledge
Programming
- JavaScript (ESNext)
- TypeScript
- CSS (Sass)
- HTML5
- Node.js (Deno)
- Bash/Shell
Tools & frameworks
- React (Preact)
- Three.js
- Pixi.js
- Webpack
- esbuild
- Git
Web development
- UX
- Responsive design
- Performance
- WebGL
- PWA
- Accessibility
- Browser testing
Software
- Figma
- Photoshop (Gimp)
- Blender
- Illustrator
- FFmpeg
- ImageMagick
Work
6x9 - The Guardian's Virtual Reality WebGL website
In-browser 3D animation editor built for the WebGL version of the Guardian's 6x9 virtual reality experience.
6x9 - The Guardian's first Virtual Reality experience
6x9 is the Guardian's first virtual reality experience, which places you inside a US solitary confinement prison cell and tells the story of the psychological damage that can ensue from isolation.
Milton Figma HTML Export Plugin
Milton is a Figma plugin that makes it easy to convert graphics into responsive HTML
Dynamic video wall showcase
A dynamic animating video wall displaying the latest content from the Telegraph's print and digital publications.
Lottie animation integration tool
A web based Lottie preview and embedding tool
Scrollytelling - Scroll triggered story telling
Creation of a visual storytelling tool using scrolling to trigger image transitions and stacking text
Implementing the Telegraph's Variable Font
Custom built browser tool to visually explore variable font settings on a live web page.
The Telegraph's podcast embed prototype
A custom built modern podcast audio player and embedding dashboard tool.
Offline Travel PWA Prototype
Offline PWA prototype of the Telegraph's travel guides
The Telegraph's Matt comic email tool
Web tool for creating email newsletter images of Matt comics