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Chris Halaska

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Chris Halaska
@halaska
I haven’t been quiet the past 18 months. I’ve been busy. Building a studio. Raising a baby. Juggling everything that comes with both. Somehow, we’ve made it work. Halaska Studio started as a small experiment. Now it’s a tight, senior team working with founders across web3, AI, and tech. We design products, brands, and website experiences that drive growth. And after a lot of iteration, I’ve found a rhythm I’m proud of. I’m hands-on with every project. Backed by a crew of experienced designers who I trust completely. We think like builders, and we move like it too. We’ve helped raise funding, tighten product narratives, and launch real, usable things that actually convert. If you're building something ambitious and care about design that drives results, let’s talk. We’re just getting started.
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Excited to see the barrier to creating products get lower and lower: https://x.com/MengTo/status/1816853338098663715
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dYdX is hiring a Sr Product Designer in their NY office. Great salary range and team - https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dydx/jobs/7266130002h
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10 months ago I decided to bet on myself and give my studio a shot. There was a calculated risk here. We were planning for a baby which made stepping away from a high paying full-time job and its paternity benefits a heavy decision. The payoff was hopefully substantial enough to cover that loss and most importantly remove any stress of money so I can spend time with my family. 7 months since officially opening the doors and i’ve worked incredibly hard to get to this position. I’ve built a financial runway to last me 2+ years in just 7 months. I can say no to jobs that aren’t right for the studio without fear of financial loss. I can spend time in the day with my son. I’m so grateful to be here, while also aware that i’ve been working hard over my career to master my craft which is how i’ve had this success. You all can get to this point if you work for it, good luck ⚡️
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Founders lack time. Time to find, interview, onboard. Time to write specs, explain, review. They need a trusted design partner with context, expertise and intuition.
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What's stopping you from world-class UX anon?
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Simplicity always wins. I've contemplated going full immersive everywhere with http://halaskastudio.com but always come back to simplicity.
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As a UX Designer at Google we always worked to achieve Product Excellence. This framework has stuck with me since then and is something I've applied to my work at Immutable, Infinex and now my studio. Here's a high-level view on how I've adapted it: Beautifully functional Simplified user flows that are effortless without sacrificing craft and function. Robust execution Every flow, every build, every update is solid and can stand on it's own. Each small part is done well. Seamless delight The best moments are those that you may not even realise are there. Minimal transitions, unexpectedly quick completion, an orchestration that just 'feels right'. Applying the above ensures everything we deliver meets a high-quality bar, something we're proud of. We've been in the business long enough to know the value of this quality bar and don't plan on sacrificing it any time soon.
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It's been 6 months since I launched Halaska Studio 🚀 ⚡ 14 contractors paid ⚡ 29 mentorship calls ⚡ 17 clients (9 complete/4 active/4 paused) ⚡ +4k X followers ⚡ Prices raised from $9k > $18k/mo ⚡ A lot of fun!
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Looking for UX designers with web3 experience to join me at halaskastudio.com We’re on track to be the #1 web3 design studio by the end of 2024 🚀
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2.5 months ago I started halaskastudio.com A design studio focused on partnering with web3 startups to deliver world-class UX that your audience and the industry needs. With experience at Immutable, Infinex, Google and more, you can trust that we have what it takes. Hi 👋
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This week i’m working on my studio website, would love any feedback you all have! https://halaskastudio.com/ #web3 #web3ux
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One of my favourite design techniques is to explore the edges. Mock up a variation going really far in one direction, and then the opposing one. You'll be able to find that sweet spot in-between where your style fits.
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