Product design & codefor growing teams.

Independent product designer with almost two decades of experience, from complex software to products and businesses I’ve built and run myself.

Selected work

“Toomas loves to approach a client’s problems with an in-depth view, considering the whole business and not just the design side. … If you get an opportunity to work with him, seize it.”

Marko RussiverStrategic Designer, Startup Founder · European Young Leader 2022

A little about me

Toomas Tartes

Almost two decades of turning complex products into clear experiences.

I trained as an architect, moved into digital products, and have also built and run a business of my own. So I know how it feels when design is only one part of the problem. I help teams make product decisions, untangle user flows, and create interfaces that hold together as the product grows. You work directly with me, from the first question through design to front-end.

Work history

  1. KODO Living, Founder, 2025 — now
  2. VOOL, Head of Product Design, 2023 — 2026
  3. Menu Holding, Co-founder & designer, 2012 — now
  4. Jipikaje, Founder & product designer, 2009 — now
  5. GOAL, Digital designer, 2012 — 2016
  6. OK Interactive, Designer, 2011

Recognised by Golden Egg and CSS Design Awards.

  • Product design
  • Interface design
  • Design systems
  • Product strategy
  • Rapid prototyping
  • Research & testing
  • Front-end development
  • Art direction
  • Pitch decks
  • Marketing materials

Work together

Tell me what your product needs.We’ll find the right way to work.

Monthly partnership

Part ofyour team.

A product designer who knows the context and stays with the work. From the next feature to a more consistent product.

From €5k/ month

Scope, rhythm and fee agreed together.

Book a call

Fixed-price project

Make thenext move.

A new product, a key feature, or a better user flow. Clear scope, design through to front-end when needed.

Discuss a project

Short engagement

A fresh pair of eyes.

An honest product review, a tricky UX problem, or hands-on help with your interface. Bring me in where it counts.

Talk it through

Independent projects

Let’s talk aboutyour product.

A short call is usually enough to see if I can help.

Currently taking on one new project.