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Hey, I’m Thomas — great to meet you!

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I’m a mix of doer and thinker, with over 10 years of experience building and improving digital products - always thriving at the intersection of design, technology, and business.

Most recently, I led Digital Product Design at Displate, a $130M+ global (50+ countries) marketplace for collectibles, where I focused on product strategy, design leadership, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. I worked closely with the C-suite, helping to shape the company’s long-term vision and push the business forward.

Before that, I co-founded and ran a product design agency in Warsaw. We worked with all kinds of clients - from early-stage startups to global enterprises. Earlier in my career, I worked at one of Poland’s top digital consulting agencies, and before that, I was a UX/UI designer at one of the country’s largest e-commerce platforms.

I’ve worked across a bunch of industries: e-commerce, fintech, AI/ML, blockchain, banking to name a few, and that range has really shaped how I think about product and design. I bring curiosity, adaptability, and a strong business mindset.

Personality type

16personalities:

INTJ-T (Architect)

DISC:

DC - Red-Blue

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How I work

What I find especially valuable is the combination of strategic thinking and hands-on execution - along with the ability to bridge disciplines and connect the dots between product, design, engineering, marketing and business. I love prototyping, testing ideas early, and using research and storytelling to align teams around a shared direction. Just as much, I enjoy stepping back to define design principles, shape team processes, and create the kind of environment where great work can truly happen.

Extreme ownership

I take full responsibility for outcomes, not just outputs. I believe in end-to-end accountability and stepping up to drive results.

Hands-on

Biased toward action. Whether it’s shaping strategy or refining UI details, I’m always ready to roll up my sleeves and get involved.

Results-oriented

I know when to move fast to validate an idea, and when to build scalable systems that set teams up for long-term success.

Rapid prototyping

I use rapid prototyping to explore smart solutions quickly, reduce risk, and maintain momentum.

Systems thinking

I break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps - while keeping the bigger picture in focus.

At the core of my approach is a belief in asking the right questions, finding clarity in the messy early stages, and helping teams stay focused on what truly matters. I’m energized by environments where creativity, product thinking, and technology meet - and where design plays a central role in solving meaningful problems.

My leadership philosophy

My leadership style blends transformational and situational approaches. I like to inspire teams with a clear vision, empower individuals to take ownership, and foster an environment of transparency. I believe that ownership breeds trust. From ownership comes proactiveness, which results in communication and, ultimately, results. I value diversity of thought, continuous learning, and creating spaces where people feel safe to experiment, fail, and grow.

My loose thoughts

Clarity: the underrated superpower of leadership
Leadership, Management, Organization
Stop copy-pasting your org chart: why there’s no perfect setup
Leadership, Organization, Change Management
Your ideas don’t matter
Ideation, Design Process, Product Development
Why speed wins: The power of iteration (and why your process might be holding you back)
Design Process, Prototyping, Product Development, Product Design
Are wireframes dead in the age of AI?
Design Process, Prototyping, Product Design, AI
When beautiful design fails (and why that’s okay)
Design Process, Product Design, UI Design, Product Management
Design work that gets you noticed and promoted
Product Design, Career Development
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