Design Director / Network Engineering / Los Angeles

I make things work.

I'm Damian Dueñas, a young polymath working across hardware, software, art, and most things I find interesting. Design Director at Redstone Studios and a Computer Network Systems Engineering student.

01 About

Researching for a safer, secure, and sustainable future.

I build hardware, write software, and make art. Because if you aren't making something, what the hell are you doing?!

Mainly committed to bringing new prototypes of a MK-I wireless communication device with a 9-layer fallback protocol, completely jam-proof, off-grid, using unreliant edge computing. Major use cases include natural disasters, mass organized protests, and third-world country communication at scalable cost. Oh, and the more units sold create a stronger, more reliable, and faster messaging system. Using a forked derivative of Reticulum Node Stack.

During my free time, I like to update my pet project "re:mixd". It's basically a social media platform that allows you to upload your playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, etc. and share them in a forum-like discussion board, alongside trending boards and genres, as well as giving cross-platform playlist editing access between friends and groups.

I also have a Design Direction position at Redstone Studios, a Minecraft Creative Development Group, responsibilities of which range from leading projects from concept through commission, to shaping brand identity, curating digital products that hold up under scrutiny, and such.

Before that I founded a server called Atlas Minigames, and turned a $50 initial startup investment to over $20K in the first 3 months of it opening to the public.

Currently I'm studying my passion of Computer Network Systems Engineering (CNSE), learning the wires underneath the internet you surf.

At home my passion for computers doesn't end, as I love to torture myself with my very own personal homelab! I enjoy self-hosting services on used computers and repurposing old hardware, or completely redesigning something that was already working perfectly fine.

UI/UX Design Design Systems Brand Identity Network Engineering Figma Illustrator 2D & 3D Design 3D CAD Creative Direction Product Design Community Leadership Social Media IT & Infrastructure
Damian Dueñas this is me :)
02 Education
Computer Network Systems Engineering
  • Moorpark College2025–Present
  • High School DiplomaJune 2025
  • Moorpark High SchoolMoorpark, CA
  • EnglishNative
  • SpanishNative
03 Currently
  • Studying CNSE
  • Building Nullberry
  • Upgrading the homelab
  • Open for commissions
04 Overview
6+
Years designing
2+
Years networking experience
↑ 85%
Brand consistency lift
$20K+
Revenue from $50 budget
4
Pending U.S. patents, Nullberry
3
Companies built
05 Services
  • 01 Design Systems
  • 02 UI Engineering
  • 03 Brand Identity
  • 04 3D & Prototyping
  • 05 Network & IT Infrastructure
  • 06 Social Media & Communications
06 Experience

Redstone Studios, LLC

2022–Present
Design Director

Identifying plans and resources for project goals. Managing end-to-end project lifecycle from procurement through commission, delivering polished digital products.

Atlas Minigames, LLC

2018–2022
Founder

Turned a $50 startup budget into $20K+ in revenue generated under my watch. Built design systems that improved brand consistency by 85%, led community operations, and directed all finance and creative strategy.

07 Aliases
Nullberry

Nullberry

A research and development group devoted to affordable, open-sourced, off-the-grid solutions and infrastructure-independent technology. As Lead R&D Officer I direct operations, marketing, product design, and prototyping of a nine-layer fallback protocol communication device.

Lead R&D Officer Hardware Product Design Open Source
re:mixd

re:mixd

A music-based social platform for sharing playlists, discovering new sounds, and connecting through what you listen to. Designed and built full-stack.

Next.js TypeScript Full-Stack Product Design
Redstone Studios

Redstone Studios

My studio practice, managing digital projects end-to-end from procurement to commission.

Design Direction Brand Strategy
True North

True North

A men's streetwear and activewear line built from the ground up. Brand identity, product design, material sourcing, and go-to-market.

Creative Direction Product Design Streetwear
08 Contact

Let's build
something great.

Currently open to select freelance projects and full-time opportunities. If you have a vision that needs both design thinking and engineering rigor, let's talk.