I started Halaska because something was missing in emerging tech.
Brilliant teams were building ambitious ideas, but the design never matched the potential. The best talent stayed in big tech, and the products shaping the future were being built without the clarity and maturity they deserved.
After years designing for over a billion users at Google, and later working closely with founders in web3 and AI, the pattern became clear. Teams weren’t failing on vision. They were failing on execution. Technology led. Design followed. And the result was powerful products wrapped in confusing experiences.
Halaska exists to change that.
Founders come to us for senior judgment. For clarity. For a partner who can move quickly without cutting corners. Someone who understands how to balance user needs with business goals, and how to design the right thing the right way.
This studio is my way of bringing world class product thinking to the teams shaping what’s next.
Thoughtful design for fast moving technology.
Calm, focused, and deeply grounded in real experience.
Chris Halaska
Founder, Halaska
Previously at:
How we work
We design with clarity, intention, and senior judgment. Every engagement blends thoughtful discovery with fast moving execution, shaped directly by Chris.
Design the right thing
We bring structure and focus to early product decisions so the work moves quickly in the right direction rather than fast in the wrong one.
Design it the right way
We combine deep UX experience with strong visual craft to create products that feel clear, confident, and considered at every touchpoint.
Design for what’s next
We work closely with founders building in emerging technology, translating complex ideas into experiences that feel simple, intuitive, and sharp.
PRICING
Two ways to work together
Choose the mode that matches how your team builds.
Studio Mode
$8,000 / month
A structured async rhythm through Slack and Figma.
Two thoughtful updates per week.
Senior oversight. Clear progress.
Calls available when they help, but async first for momentum.
Founder Mode
$16,000 / month
Direct involvement from Chris across product, design, and direction.
Flexible collaboration and working sessions when needed.
For founders who want a hands-on partner shaping decisions and driving the work forward.
Both modes lead to strong outcomes.
The difference is how closely we collaborate along the way.
What founders say
Selected work
Circuit, from idea to millions for a web3 AI product
Selected work
Ethereal - DEX design and brand system
Selected work
Nuon - Product design and web experience
Selected work
Rise Chain - Brand identity and website design
Selected work
The easiest way to protect yourself from inflation
If you’re building something ambitious, we’d love to hear from you.
We’ll help you choose the mode that suits your goals.
You’ll meet directly with Chris.