Edward Kosmatka
About Edward Kosmatka
Edward Kosmatka is a Product Designer at Gemini, with a background in UX/UI design and experience at Northwestern Mutual and Boelter + Lincoln.
Current Role at Gemini
Edward Kosmatka is currently a Product Designer at Gemini, a role he has held since 2022. Based in San Diego, CA, he is responsible for designing, launching, and maintaining Gemini's advanced staking product, Staking Pro. This product is tailored for high-net-worth and institutional users, featuring private validator support and cold-wallet compatibility. Edward also conducts comprehensive user research and testing to inform strategic design decisions and contributes to the development of patterns and components to support Gemini's design system.
Previous Experience at Northwestern Mutual
Before joining Gemini, Edward Kosmatka worked at Northwestern Mutual in San Diego, CA. He served as a Product Designer from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he was an Associate Visual Designer for 11 months in Milwaukee, WI in 2020. In these roles, Edward was involved in creating high-fidelity prototypes and interactive wireframes to effectively communicate design concepts and facilitate feedback and iteration with stakeholders.
Early Career at Boelter + Lincoln
Edward Kosmatka began his career at Boelter + Lincoln in Milwaukee, WI, where he held multiple positions. He started as an Interactive Intern in 2017 for 3 months, then progressed to Associate Interactive Designer from 2017 to 2019. Later, he served as a UX/UI Designer from 2019 to 2020. During his tenure, Edward gained valuable experience in designing user interfaces and improving user experiences across various projects.
Expertise in Product Design and User Experience
Edward Kosmatka has demonstrated expertise in product design and user experience (UX) design. At Gemini, he has been instrumental in the development of the Staking Pro product, which supports private validator and cold-wallet features for high-net-worth users. His skills include authoring high-fidelity prototypes and interactive wireframes, performing user research and testing, and building patterns and components for a unified design system. These competencies form the cornerstone of his contributions to design strategy and product development.
Location and Industry
Edward Kosmatka is based in San Diego, CA, and operates within the fintech industry. His current role at Gemini places him at the intersection of financial technology and product design, working on innovative solutions tailored for sophisticated investor needs. His previous roles have also been situated within the insurance and advertising sectors, offering a diverse background in UX/UI and visual design.