Portrait of Paul Stomma

Paul Stomma

Product Designer. 12+ yrs of problem-solving through design

I’m an award-winning product design expert solving problems through impactful digital design, honed experience across various industries:

  • 12+ years of experience in product design
  • Technical thinking combined with a user-centered approach
  • Focused on collaboration with developers
  • Applying AI in the design process, committed to scalable solutions
  • Educating teams and peers on design systems and applying AI to them
  • Author of a book about buttons
Read my Design Doing Manifesto

Awards

I was a part of the design team that won first prize in both the Develop & Deliver and People's Choice categories at DesignWays 2022, one of Poland's largest UX/UI design conferences.

Portfolio Projects

From discovery to implementation—all projects result from the complete design process, which includes research, synthesis, ideation, and testing.

  • WP logo

    Headless Publishing Ecosystem (Awarded ×2)

    for Central Europe's largest digital publisher WP.PL

    Read case
  • Renault logo

    Digital Asset Management SaaS Platform

    for a leading car manufacturer

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  • Universal Music logo

    Musician’s Royalties Portal

    for the world's leading music company

    Read case
  • Assessio logo

    Talent Assessment & Development SaaS Platform

    for Europe’s leader in HR assessment solutions

    assessio.com

Work Experience

  • May 2020 - Now

    Product Design Expert at VirtusLab

    Remote · Europe, Poland

  • Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

    Senior Product Designer at Isadora Digital Agency

    Remote · US, Los Angeles

  • May 2018 - Jan 2021

    UX/UI Designer at Autentika

    Remote · Europe, Poland

  • 2011 - 2018

    Startupper & Product Owner at Polska Press Grupa

    On-site · Europe, Poland

More at linkedin.com/in/stomma

Education

  • 2005 - 2008

    Warsaw University of Technology

    Civil Engineering

Colleague Testimonials

Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s what my colleagues say (yes, they’re real people).

  • Pawel is a creative thinker and meticulous craftsman who asks insightful questions to fully understand the problem before working his magic. His expertise in information architecture and product design has led to highly praised features, successful projects, and happy clients.
    Chris Choi, Design Leader
  • Paweł is a true UI/UX expert and Figma wizard with years of experience collaborating closely with developers. He excels at translating complex requirements into beautiful, practical designs while maintaining the highest quality standards.
    Senior Frontend Engineer @Apollo.io
  • He shines at the crossroads of design, product, and client-facing work, thriving in roles that require both creativity and strategic thinking. A true professional in every aspect of design.
    Pawel (Paul) Dolega, CTO at VirtusLab
  • Paweł’s visionary approach and cross-functional expertise make him an invaluable asset to any team. He’s a strong leader who communicates clearly while fostering an environment where innovation thrives.
    Patryk Ilnicki, Senior Product Designer
  • Paweł’s expertise in information architecture and his empathetic, collaborative approach consistently deliver results that exceed client expectations. He thrives in challenging environments while keeping projects productive and enjoyable.
    Mariana Martinez, Industrial & UX Designer