Tom Bates
makes software
I'm currently Head of Design at Tola.
Previously, I co-founded Duffel, ran a tiny design studio in Brasília, and generally made some cool stuff.
Work in progress
Please excuse the mess
Experience
| Period | Company | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022– | Tola (W22) | Head of Design |
| 2017–2022 | Duffel (S18) | Co-Founder |
| 2015–2017 | Mais ou menos | Founder |
| 2014–2016 | Palantir | Product Designer |
| 2013–2014 | Ustwo | Designer/Developer |
| 2012–2013 | GoCardless (S11) | Designer/Developer |
Pssst
Work samples are available upon request
Writing
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2025–05 | Designer to founder and back |
| 2025–05 | An unshakable itch |
| 2024–01 | This year, I won’t be fucking mediocre |