Made by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Made by Damien

Damien

Website + Product Designer

Designer

Navigating the space between branding, web, product, and [no-]code — I bring a unique perspective on your needs as an early-stage founder.

Shaping digital experiences that turn your vision to life — from early beginning to delightful product. Focused on the business side, far beyond pixels.

Navigating the space between branding, web, product, and [no-]code — I bring a unique perspective on your needs as an early-stage founder.

Shaping digital experiences that turn your vision to life — from early beginning to delightful product. Focused on the business side, far beyond pixels.

Work

Index

Connect

Let's talk

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hey@madebydamien.com

Work

Index

Connect

Let's talk

X [or Twitter]

hey@madebydamien.com

Work

Index

Connect

Let's talk

X [or Twitter]

hey@madebydamien.com

greenlite by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Greenlite

AI Agents for financial risk + compliance

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Problem

Branding felt outdated and visually heavy. The website lacked clarity, failing to communicate the product’s capabilities. Because of that, potential users struggled to understand Greenlite’s value.

Solution

I refreshed the brand identity and redesigned the website with a clear product narrative. Full suite of clean illustrations and animations explain key features and communicate value in a simple, engaging way.

Scope

Brand

Website

Illustrations

Animations

Credits

Wonderstruck

proofs by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Proofs

AI Agents for sales engineering

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Problem

In the early product stage, Proofs needed fast, flexible design to keep up with shipping cycles. Focused mostly on the product side, with some extra needs in web, deck or marketing design.

Solution

I joined Proofs as design partner — working on product, web, and marketing. Focused on product design, not pixels. Together, we’re building a strong core experience while moving at startup speed, in weekly sprints with engineers hand in hand.

Scope

Product

Website

Illustrations

Marketing

callstack by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Callstack

React core contributors + development experts

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Problem

Callstack had tons of valuable content [spread across dozens of topics and formats], but the website didn’t guide users or convert. It needed a scalable, focused structure that spoke to both developers and clients.

Solution

I helped Callstack' team refresh their identity and design a new website with straight-to-the-point modular architecture [Webflow x Relume]. On top of that, I worked on key marketing materials to help them reach for stars.

Scope

Brand

Website

Illustrations

Marketing

Credits

Callstack

mafelo by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Mafelo

Everything platform for photographers

Problem

Mafelo was built by solo founder without any design background — and it showed. The product had thousands of users but lacked structure, clarity, and UX fundamentals. It needed a full redesign grounded in real user feedback.

Solution

I started with information architecture and then redesigned both photographer and client-facing experiences. Now everything has their own place, from services to settings. Handled the new website to align it all under one clear, cohesive brand.

Scope

Product

Prototypes

Website

Credits

Grafit

gentrace by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Gentrace

Intuitive evals for intelligent applications

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Problem

Gentrace was preparing to announce their $8M series A and needed a more mature, confident presence. The brand felt bare, and the website didn’t reflect the ambition or complexity of the product and team.

Solution

I created solid brand foundations, right in Figma, so team can easily work with it. Designed a new website with a clean visual language. Created illustrations to highlight product use cases and built a system they can grow with.

Scope

Brand

Website

Illustrations

Credits

Grafit

saturn by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Saturn

Centralized data access for product teams

Problem

As an early-stage startup, Saturn needed clarity around their MVP and a product vision. Something to show [not tell] their idea to friends and investors.

Solution

I helped shape the MVP, defined the visual direction, and designed key flows — with a strong focus on dashboard and search.

Scope

Product

Prototypes

Credits

tonik

courted by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Courted

AI-Powered talent solutions for real estate agents

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Problem

Courted is on a mission to change real estate agents work. They needed a solid design partner to shape and iterate on product and internet presence.

Solution

Over 2 years, I led a team of 3 product designers. We shaped the visual direction, built the MVP, and iterate the hell out of this idea. The result? $6M raised for next-stage growth.

Scope

iOS App

Product

Prototypes

Website

Credits

tonik

chiliPiper by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Chili Piper

Qualify, route, and schedule leads from anywhere

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Problem

Chili Piper helps sales teams move faster — but as the product grew, they needed design leadership and structure to scale. New features were shipping fast, but lacked cohesion and UX consistency.

Solution

I led a team of 3 product designers to lay down strong product foundations. We worked closely with the founders to design multiple new products and improve existing flows [setting up a scalable design system along the way].

Scope

Product

Prototypes

Design system

Website

Credits

tonik

segment by Damien ⋅ 0 → 1 Website + Product Designer

Twilio Segment

Leading customer data platform [$3.2B — biggest YC exit]

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Problem

Segment needed a trusted design partner to support their growing team across brand, product, and marketing — all while keeping things consistent and scalable.

Solution

Starting in summer ’19, I led squad of up to 5 designers. Together, with Ilya [founder], we worked on product, branding, marketing website, and Evergreen design system. The result? Biggest YC exit [bought by Twilio for $3.2B].

Scope

Brand

Product

Prototypes

Design system

Website

Credits

tonik

Experience

My design journey started when I was a kid. Thousands of hours spent playing Counter Strike 1.6, building teams, servers and forums. Then came school. If anyone needed diploma or any design — I was the go-to guy. First clients followed not long after.

Half of my career, I was a Freelance Designer or owner of a small studio. I thrived as an independent human being, always in the driver’s seat. Those years gave me a broad perspective. I worked on every type of project and learned the importance of honest + no bs communication.

The last couple of years, I spent as Partner / Head of Design @ tonik — product studio trusted by 100+ YC founders. I helped a team of 40+ creatives thrive, savor and do their best work. During this time, I also collaborated with some of the hottest companies out there.

After hours?

I’m a nerd, you know it. I spend way more time with my laptop than just for work. Always building new things — from Apple Shortcuts to small products. Always trying new stuff — from the weird corners of the world wide web to hot testflights. But I do like to leave the house, don't worry.

Relentless, sometimes stupid, but always a touch-grass-loving human being. I love planning and hosting events to talk with people — like really taaalk. Preferably in Italy, sitting in the sun, over wine and some tapas. That’s what life should be all about. Maybe an Aperol or a mean Negroni, depending on the vibe. Oh, and a good book.

I’m partially off-grid and plan to keep it that way. Not a fan of social media, news, or all that noise. I hope we all wake up one day and realize what’s going on. So, what am I doing here? Simply put, I’m here to build a life on my own terms — off-grid, with loved ones.

Speaking

The Irreplaceable Designer: why and how to early-stage

2023

Do Pause Club — it’s time to stop (or at least pause)

2023

Events

Tonik & WaysConf

2024

Tonik Design Meetup vol.02

2023

Tonik Design Academy vol.03

2023

Tonik & DesignWays

2022

Tonik Design Meetup

2022

Tonik Design Academy vol.02

2022

Tonik Design Academy vol.01

2021

Clients

Startups are my bread and butter. I’ve had the pleasure of working with a bunch — lemon.markets, Courted, Kafene, and many more.

But I’m not limited to early-stage ventures. I’ve also helped a few bigger players along the way — Twilio Segment, Chili Piper, Swan, and more.

Besides that, I was Head of Design @ tonik — product studio, trusted by 100+ YC Founders. Right now, I’m playing with bunch of cool kids at different agencies too — Grafit, Wonderstruck, Callstack, and more.

Connect

You're in, right!? Pick a 30-min slot in my calendar to kick things off. Prepare project basics and send over anything I can look at before the call [because speed].

While you wait, take a look at The Fundamentals — a short guide on how we’ll collaborate. Design, communication, feedback, and everything in between. Perfect starting point.

Schedule a discovery call

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The Fundamentals — Made by Damien

Touching grass in Vietnam — 2024 [colorized]

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Counter Strike 1.6

Only the best game ever with the saltiest community. Just watched a frag movie, and it brought back too many memories — all over de_dust2.

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phpBB by Przemo

Only the best game ever with the saltiest community. Just watched a frag movie, and it brought back too many memories — all over de_dust2.

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High school

Professor Zdrojewska & Barański, if you’re reading this — thank you! You helped me chase my passions, even outside the official curriculum.

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Robocza2 + Two Dots

Two design agencies I started with my best friend and brother. I still remember the highs and lows like it was yesterday.

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Show me what you got

I had to learn fast and pay the rent, so I took every job out there — graphic design, branding, print, websites, video, development… you name it.

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No buls*$!

I was just a kid, and answering calls from clients yelling about missed deadlines wasn’t fun. I learned to get organized and be brutally honest.

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40+ creatives

Led branding, website, product, event, and no-code teams. I was everywhere, gaining perspectives, ideas, and skills from everyone.

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Hottest companies

I had privilege to meet and help ruthless founders out there from companies like Segment, lemon.markets, Courted.

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Doing stuff

I can’t just ignore day-to-day problems. Whenever I see an opportunity to speed up my workflow, I vibe-code my way to a solution.

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World wide web

Sundays are for cleaning my laptop, organizing collections, reading newsletters, and getting lost in the internet. Try it sometime…

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Touch-grass-loving

I mean, how can you not!? It’s the reason to live. The world gives you energy, inspiration, and ideas. Just touch it, poke it.

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RSVP

Hosting events, both work and personal, gives me a unique chance to surprise guests and curate the evening’s vibe.

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See the world

Italy, Spain, maybe Portugal. It’s a vibe. I’m dreaming about being one of those old Italian men spending the whole day outside.

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Life on my own terms

I’m at that age where you start thinking about how you want your life to look. Peaceful, meaningful, away from all the noise, with loved ones.

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The Irreplaceable Designer

Going 0 → 1 with a founder is one of the most rewarding and challenging experiences for a Product Designer. A story about how to work with early-stage startups and why it is crucial for PD's growth.

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Pause /pɑːz/

A short period in which something, such as an activity, is stopped before starting again. Let’s talk about how today’s world fucked us up and what you can do about it.

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Story about scaffolding

The only design conference you need to know — with tonik’s twist. This time, we built scaffolding, published a newspaper, and I was on stage sharing my story.

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An excuse to talk

A cyclical meetup in Poznań to connect with people, share knowledge, and build friendships. Just an excuse to meet + talk.

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Pass the know-how

Tech layoffs are part of everyday news. AI is making designers question their future. To make life easier for juniors, we organized another TDA.

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A place to be

Great people, good vibes, and endless discussions around work and beyond. Tonik brought their A-game as the main partner — branding, no-code path, and 2 talks.

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First official meetup

Great people, good vibes, and endless discussions around work and beyond. Tonik brought their A-game as the main partner — branding, no-code path, and 2 talks.

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2 days x 4 mentors

16 Junior Product Designers solved real design challenges and exchanged practical knowledge.

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Weekend workshop

Tonik wanted to give back to the design community and help entry-level designers make their first steps into the industry.

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Infrastructure for stock market

Enables customers to invest in the stock market. Use the lemon.markets API to launch a customer-centric and compliant investment product.

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AI brokerage talent solutions

The real estate recruiting & retention platform of the future. It takes your growth to the next level while helping you keep your best agents.

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Financing partner

Flexible and affordable consumer financing that helps retailers reach a wider segment of customers.

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Customer data platform

Clean, consented customer data for real-time insights. Know each individual like they’re your only customer.

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Convert demand into pipeline

Qualify, route, and schedule from your webform. Book meetings from a chatbot on your website.

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Banking features that click

API white-labeled banking features like accounts, cards, and payments — exactly where your customers need them.

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Product studio for visionaries

Led branding, website, product, event, and no-code teams. I was everywhere, gaining perspectives, ideas, and skills from everyone.

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Growth partner

Empowers tech founders and marketers to effectively launch and scale their B2B websites with ease.

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Design brands of tomorrow

Shapes stories and visual identities for some of the most respected emerging technology companies worldwide.

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React eng expert

Helps clients move faster with React and React Native, making sure they have the right tools and expertise to build products.