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GraceDuenas

Hi, I’m Grace,

a product design leader with a passion for creating experiences that make people’s lives easier. I’ve spent the last several years helping teams and companies bring their visions to life, from founding a UX design practice at Hertz to shaping new digital products at DEFCON AI. My journey has taken me through rebrands, complex product launches, and building scalable design systems, always with a user-first mindset.


When I’m not designing, you’ll find me immersed in hands-on creative pursuits like bookbinding and ceramics, where I’ve learned the art of adapting and knowing when to start fresh. I also bring that same spirit into my work—designing with care, solving complex problems, and empowering teams to deliver impactful, elegant solutions.


I’m all about making processes seamless, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading with empathy. Let’s create something amazing together.

The History

My Background

About My Work

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DEFCON AI

Director of Product

DEFCON AI is at the forefront of reshaping military logistics with cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to enhance operational planning and ensure the resilience, efficiency, and reliability of logistics networks. As the Director of Product, I oversee innovation and strategic product development, ensuring our products meet customer needs and align with company goals.

April 2023 - Present

April 2023 - Present

Built design team from the ground up.

Delivered 1.0 Product

Created Branding and Design Systems

SailPoint

Senior Product Designer

At SailPoint, I strategized and executed cloud access integrations, redesigned third-party systems, and expanded the Armada design system across multiple products.

March 2020 - December 2022

March 2020 - December 2022

Cloud Access Integration

Source Connection Re-Design

Armada Design System

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03

Resideo

Product Designer

At Resideo, I developed interaction patterns, wireframes, and UI comps for the Resideo Home mobile platform and redesigned a Smart Water Management App.

May 2019 – COVID

May 2019 – COVID

Resideo Home Consumer Mobile Platform

Integration of Acquisitions into Primary Platform

Hertz CorpOration

UX/UI Designer

At Hertz, I led innovative projects and redesigns, including the Hertz Fast Lane and Alexa Skill, significantly increasing revenue and improving user experience.

June 2016 – May 2019

June 2016 – May 2019

Hertz Family Multi-Platform Redesigns

Digital Transformations and Rebrands

Innovation Lab and Projects

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Content and all work by Grace Duenas.

Content and all work by Grace Duenas.

Content and all work by Grace Duenas.