Native Trading Platform on Canton
A next-generation native trading platform built on the Canton Network for institutional digital asset management.
Client
Temple
Role
Lead Product Designer
Scope
Product Design, UX Strategy, Design System
Year
2026
Duration
Ongoing
Temple is building the infrastructure for institutional-grade digital asset trading on Canton — a privacy-first blockchain network designed for regulated finance. I created the initial Temple V1 app design, which was then refined in close collaboration with CEO Evan Varsamis and developed for the Canton Blockchain by Mark Martinez, VP of Engineering.
The Challenge
Canton Network required a trading platform that could handle institutional-grade complexity while maintaining the accessibility of modern consumer fintech. The platform needed to support real-time order book visualization, cross-chain asset bridging, and multi-timeframe charting — all while meeting strict regulatory compliance requirements.
Design Process
The design began with extensive research into professional trading workflows. I mapped out the core user journeys — from wallet connection to trade execution — and identified key friction points in existing DeFi platforms. The initial concepts focused on progressive disclosure: showing essential information at a glance while keeping advanced tools one click away.
My Role
I led the end-to-end product design, creating the initial V1 design system, component library, and interaction patterns. Working directly with Evan Varsamis (CEO), we refined the visual language to balance Temple's brand identity with the functional requirements of professional traders.
The designs were then handed off to Mark Martinez and the engineering team for implementation on the Canton Blockchain. Close collaboration during development ensured design fidelity while adapting to technical constraints of the decentralized infrastructure.
Cross-Chain Bridge
A critical component of the platform is the bridge interface, allowing users to move assets between Ethereum and Canton Network. The design prioritizes transparency — showing fee breakdowns, estimated completion times, and clear status updates throughout the bridging process.
Mobile Experience
Mobile trading experience across dark and light themes — optimized for on-the-go portfolio monitoring
V1
Design System Created
3
Platform Variants (Web, iOS, Android)
Canton
Blockchain Network