Hi, I’m DeSjaak
you can call me
{Duh-Shaak}
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I’d rather sink than call Brad for help. Luckily I don’t need his help for design. I create different designs, from logo’s to metaverse assets for Upland, so I made this digital portfolio to give you an insight into my creative brainwaves.










What I Create
Buildings
Upland Master Builder since 2022! I have multiple custom structures live in game already. Check out my building design portfolio here, with (hopefully) a blueprint metaventure coming soon.
Ornaments
I have a genesis ornament is available in game. The first one that made it in game is the Meta Space Invader ornament, selected during Genesis week 2022.
Outdoor decor
My first approved decor item is a commissioned design by the Portage Park node. As I am currently building my outdoor decor portfolio, more is coming soon.
Metaventure Art
I love helping your metaventure look amazing. I have already created the artwork deliverables for multiple metaventures in game now.
Lil Black Book NFTs
Little Black Book NFT is my non-fungible art project on WAX / AtomicHub. Every NFT is a digital art piece that serves as a collectible, with its origin in Analytic Assassins research.
Digital Art
Besides my own NFT collection, I also make other pieces of digital art. Currently on display and auctioned off through the ElevenEleven NFT Gallery.
Blog Posts
Get a FREE Rising Zombie Ornament
Get a FREE Rising Zombie Ornament
The zombies are rising in Upland! Starting today they are for sale in the Chateau by DeSjaak showroom (7862 S South Chicago Ave, Chicago). But… I am also giving LOTS of them away. If you want to know how you can get your hands on this… hand, make sure to read this post – because this haunted season will be full of FREE ornament opportunities!
Free for all node members
A big benefit of being part of our node is receiving DeSjaak artwork!* So do you want a free ornament? This is what you need to do to claim it:
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Set your home address in Upland to Avalon Park, Chicago, before 5 October 9AM PT
- Between 5 October 9AM PT – 9 October 9AM PT there will be a snapshot taken from the list of players with their home address set in Avalon Park.
- Everyone in the snapshot will receive the ornament (except if the number of home owners exceeds 100, in that case there will be a raffle held).
- At 10 October, the ornaments will be reserved to purchase for 1 UPX in the Chateau by DeSjaak showroom (7862 S South Chicago Ave). Make sure to claim them before 31 October.
* The free node items do have a limit. There is a max of 10% of mints. In case of more node residents than this, I will either be generous and dedicate more, or there will be a raffle held to determine the residents that will receive the gift. Mint numbers will be assigned at random. Exceptions for the gifts also apply: only assets with a mint over 100 count, manufactured in either Factory by DeSjaak or Factory by DeSjaak Avalon Park, and partnership assets are excluded from this.
Stake Spark & Win
I am giving away mint Rising Zombie mint number 3 for an important cause: building our nodes racetrack! What do you need to do to be included in the raffle for this ornament?
- Pretty simple! Add spark to the construction on 1311 E 79th ST Chicago (any amount counts!)
- I will take one snapshot at a random time every day, until construction is finished – starting October 1st. Each time your name is on that list, you will get an entry in the raffle!

[SOON] Owning a Genesis Ornament
I am also working on a way to do a raffle among Genesis ornament holders, to provide utility for holding my artwork. Will update you all on this soon…

EU Community Meetup
EU Community Meetup
Hey Upland fam! Join us for the EU Upland Community Meetup on September 9, 2023 – let’s meet up, have drinks and connect!
Get your tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eu-upland-community-meetup-tickets-677956174167
EU Upland Community Meetup
Join us for the first EU Upland Community Meetup! Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, this meetup is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Uplanders and share your experiences. Based on the survey, the first European community meetup will be held in Amsterdam. For everyone traveling in from abroad, some suggestions if you are staying over (TIP: make it a city trip with your partner or a friend!).
Date: Saturday 9 September 2023
Time: 16:00 GMT – exact time to be confirmed later
Location: TonTon Club West (27 Polonceaukade, 1014 DA Amsterdam)
It will be an informal get together in the Westerpark in Amsterdam. We’ll share more on the exact times as we get closer to the event, but we are planning to do afternoon drinks – the ticket proceeds will go towards the first drinks, that we’ll have at the TonTon Club West (an arcade and board game bar, with outside seating as well).
After that, there is the option to have dinner together on your own costs. Ultimate goal is to connect the Dutch, German and other European communities with each other, but there might be Upland swag and other prizes up for grabs during the get together as well…
Mark your calendars and join us for the very first European meetup. We cannot wait to meet you all!
Sören (BoardofMoney – UPXland)
Robyn (DeSjaak – Analytic Assassins)
An extra bonus for people attending:

Genesis Week 2023
Genesis Week 2023
Genesis Week 2023 was a blast! Winning the hackathon innovation track with Block Raiders, exploring Vegas, bust most of all: meeting the community! Too much to write about (also too much of a jetlag to really write haha), so I will share my experience in pictures!


Humansim, Miles and Me: the new musical hit sensation coming to @UplandMe 🎶 pic.twitter.com/NiOUC8oN9Y
— DeSjaak (@DeSjaakDesign) June 9, 2023
Vegas View 🤩 pic.twitter.com/KlAfo1M1Ia
— DeSjaak (@DeSjaakDesign) June 9, 2023








Order design
Logo Design
starting price:Receive a custom logo design (for your node / server / metaventure /etc.). You can contact me with a specific request, but it is also possible to let me create a concept for you (only the name, and perhaps a colour you want to feature are needed).
1 logo based on your custom request
Delivered in PNG (transparent background)
In 3 different colours (colour/black/white)
Free to use everwhere after purchase
Extra's possible (e.g. Discord profile picture, banner, etc.)
Metaventure Package
starting price:Full package including everything Upland needs from you to get your Metaventure started, and more! I can create the concept for it as well, but you can also put in a specific request. The package includes:
Logo (transparent PNG)
Homepage image
Background (web + mobile)
High res delivery of all assets
Shop mockup to get a visual before submitting
Speed delivery upon request
Free to use everwhere after purchase
3D Assets
starting price:The design for 3D assets for Upland is a more complex project. I prioritize designs that I have in mind myself. For custom requests, please send me a (serious) business proposal and I will look into it.
Upland Building designs
Upland Structure ornaments
Upland Outdoor decor
Low poly to fit max triangle count
Including textures
Testimonial
SirDevil
Steampunk Penguin metaventureSteampunk Penguin
December 2022"I just wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude for the exceptional photo editing work that you did on my Steampunk Penguin logo. Your attention to detail, creativity, and technical skills have truly exceeded my expectations. The logo is a crucial aspect of my brand identity, and I was looking for someone who could help me bring my vision to life. From the moment we first spoke, I knew that you were the right person for the job. You took the time to listen to my ideas, and you were able to translate them into a stunning design that perfectly captures the essence of my brand. The photo editing work that you did was flawless. You were able to seamlessly blend together different elements to create a cohesive and visually striking image. The colors, textures, and lighting all work together to create a sense of depth and dimensionality that makes the logo stand out. But what really sets you apart is your dedication to excellence. You took the time to understand my needs and preferences, and you were willing to go the extra mile to ensure that I was completely satisfied with the final product. Your patience, professionalism, and expertise are truly commendable. I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done. Your work has exceeded my expectations, and I am confident that it will help me to establish a strong and memorable brand identity. I look forward to working with you again in the future, and I would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone who is looking for high-quality photo editing work. Thank you again for your outstanding work. Sincerely, Sirdevil - Steampunk Penguin"
BigNick
Ultra-Premium metaventureMaster Builder Contest
March 2022"When Upland announced it’s first building design challenge I knew that I wanted to be a part of this but also that I didn’t have the required skills to excel at it. I contacted DeSjaak immediately and commissioned her for three designs for California cities to be submitted in my name. She brought to life my structure inspirations for all three cities, with minimal feedback necessary to execute the designs. Yet she also asked just the right amount of questions to help me fully envision them. In the end, we won together. Her design won me the master builders’ competition for Fresno, and she herself won Chicago with a glorious design. That said, I believe her best work for me was the San Francisco Victorian than so boldly represents such a historic part of the city. I am sure it will see future utility. I encourage anyone looking to commission design work in Upland to reach out to DeSjaak and see if collaboration is possible."