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The leading UX design expert for web3 & AI products that need to perform

The leading UX design expert for web3 & AI products that need to perform

We help teams turn complexity into beautifully functional products, led by Chris Halaska, a strategic design partner with 20+ years at Google, Ogilvy, and Immutable.

Trusted by 30+ Web3 & AI startups building the future:

Halaska Studio is an 80% referral-based design partner, trusted by the world’s leading web3 and AI teams.

We help clients raise funding, drive adoption, and launch with confidence.

Delivering over $60M in direct results and counting.

Robbie Ferguson

Phenomenal - knows innately how to merge the best of web2 and web3

Phenomenal - knows innately how to merge the best of web2 and web3

Phenomenal - knows innately how to merge the best of web2 and web3

Robbie Ferguson

Robbie Ferguson

Co-founder, Immutable

Your product deserves better than design that doesn’t convert

Your product’s powerful.

The traction? Not so much.

  • Users bounce

  • Investors hesitate

  • Traction stalls

The #1 reason?

A clunky experience that makes it hard for users to see the value or take action.

Bad UX doesn’t just confuse, it kills conversions. 

It buries your product’s value and actively drains revenue.

In Web3 and AI, complexity is the norm.

But if users can't instantly understand your product, they leave. Fast.

  • They bounce when the interface overwhelms or under-explains

  • They churn when onboarding isn’t seamless

  • They pick competitors who feel easier, even if they’re less secure, or flat-out worse

Poor UX doesn’t just cost you trust.
It costs you users, revenue, and momentum.

In fast-moving markets, delays don’t just slow you down - they leave you behind.

We help founders transform complex tech into clear, compelling, high-performing products that grow…

Trusted by Industry-leading web3 & AI projects:
Proven results that scale

Trusted by Industry-leading web3 & AI projects:
Proven results that scale

Trusted by Industry-leading web3 & AI projects:
Proven results that scale

Real Client Transformations
Infinex DEX Design
Infinex DEX Design

From Complex to Intuitive: Making DeFi Accessible

We transformed Infinex from a technical DeFi platform into an intuitive interface that secured $63M+ in Total Value Locked (TVL) within just three days after launch.

Nucanon AI Design
Nucanon AI Design

AI-Powered Success: Securing Significant Funding

Our user-centered AI design for Nucanon's story-building platform helped secure $500,000 in funding based on the strength of the MVP.

Profile io brand design
Profile io brand design

Web3 Identity Simplified: Award-Winning Results

Our comprehensive approach to Profile.io's web3 identity platform contributed to their first-place victory at the Solana Buildschool pitch competition.

Pump Markets UX Design web3 crypto
Pump Markets UX Design web3 crypto

Mobile DeFi Revolution: Expanding User Reach

We redesigned a desktop-focused points trading marketplace into a responsive system that dramatically increased mobile engagement.

Featured Case Studies

Setting the UX Foundation

As the founding design team for Infinex, we worked with Kain Warwick to prototype a decentralized exchange focused on reimagining DeFi through user experience. Our early design work set the standard for their UX approach and shaped the foundation of the product.

Robbie Ferguson

Halaska Studio was instrumental in identifying the product vision for Infinex.

Halaska Studio was instrumental in identifying the product vision for Infinex.

Kain Warwick

Kain Warwick

Founder

Securing $500K Through Human-Centered AI Design

Our strategic product design approach for this AI story-building platform resulted in a successful MVP that secured significant funding.

Robbie Ferguson

Complete professionals. The MVP has been getting glowing user feedback and helped us unlock additional funding.

Complete professionals. The MVP has been getting glowing user feedback and helped us unlock additional funding.

Nilu Kulasingham

Co-founder & CEO

Client testimonials
Robbie Ferguson

We loved working with Halaska studio and found the team to be super professional and a joy to work with!

Ayelet Noff

Ayelet Noff

Co-founder, Dazzle AI

Robbie Ferguson

Chris and his team were great. Tons of experience so the communication was clear and easy. The work itself was excellent. 10/10 will absolutely hire again.

Cameron Lee

Cameron Lee

Co-founder, Nuon

Robbie Ferguson

Chris led the creation of our best fundraising deck to date! Knows how to merge sophisticated UX with simple cryptonative design

Foobar

foobar

Founder, Clusters.xyz

Studio Achievements
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Generated $1M+ in revenue within our first 12 months

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Served 30+ innovative Web3 & AI startups

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Built an 80% referral-based business

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20+ years of experience incl. Google, Ogilvy, and Immutable

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Trusted by pioneering companies like Infinex, IOTA, Shuriken, NFT Storage, Nucanon, Rise Chain, and many more

The Halaska Method™
Strategic Design That Drives Growth

Our proven approach helps funded Web3 & AI startups launch faster and scale with confidence.

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STEP 1

Strategy Call

Strategy Call

Strategy Call

  • Collaborate directly with Chris to identify critical product UX opportunities

  • Leave with actionable insights and a clear path forward

  • 🕒 Just 1 hour of your time

Robbie Ferguson

One of the most experienced and diverse design professionals in the space, I highly recommend working with them!

One of the most experienced and diverse design professionals in the space, I highly recommend working with them!

Levy

Founder, Intent X

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STEP 2

Embedded Execution

Embedded Execution

Embedded Execution

  • Get a dedicated design expert working inside your team with Chris's strategic oversight

  • Daily communication ensures rapid iteration and flawless implementation

  • 🕒 Typically 3 months (with flexibility)

Robbie Ferguson

Pleasure to work with. His extensive industrial experience drives significant improvements and provides future direction for the founders.

Pleasure to work with. His extensive industrial experience drives significant improvements and provides future direction for the founders.

Junaid Shaikh

Junaid Shaikh

Founder, EVM.ink

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STEP 3

Scale Intelligently

Scale Intelligently

Scale Intelligently

  • Use real user insights to continuously refine and optimize your product

  • Add or reduce design support as your roadmap evolves

  • 🕒 Ongoing partnership on your terms

Robbie Ferguson

With very little direction they delivered designs that were consistently spot on. We've received so much positive feedback about the design, our community loves it. 🚀

With very little direction they delivered designs that were consistently spot on. We've received so much positive feedback about the design, our community loves it. 🚀

Robbie Ferguson

Elizabeth Griffiths

CEO, NFT.storage

no time wasted

How Fast You'll See Results:

Week 1-2

Initial design improvements implemented

Weeks 4-6

Significant user engagement metrics improvement

Month 3+

Measurable impact on conversion and retention

Unlike traditional agencies that deliver designs and disappear, our embedded approach ensures we're fully aligned with your success at every stage.

Strategic Investment, Measurable Returns

We transform complex Web3 and AI concepts into intuitive products that drive meaningful business results.

Custom solutions:

For specialized needs or early-stage projects.

Design Partnership

From

$25k /month

usd / usdc

What you're really getting:

1

Strategic direction from a Google veteran

2

An expert design team dedicated to you

3

Direct access with weekly strategy syncs and continuous communication

4

End-to-end project management and ongoing optimization using real data

5

A scalable service that grows with you

Flexible terms: Scale up or pause as needed.

Design Async

From

$9k /month

usd / usdc

What you're really getting:

1

Dedicated design partner

2

Async communication

3

Monthly strategy call

4

Async task management

5

Up to 70 hours per month

Flexible terms: Scale up or pause as needed.

Robbie Ferguson

We loved working with Halaska studio and found the team to be super professional and a joy to work with!

Ayelet Noff

Ayelet Noff

Co-founder, Dazzle AI

Custom solutions:

For specialized needs or early-stage projects.

Custom solutions:

For specialized needs or early-stage projects.

Your Questions, Answered

We believe in transparency and clear communication. Here are the questions we hear most often from founders considering our services:

Do you have experience with Web3, AI, or products like mine?

Do you have experience with Web3, AI, or products like mine?

Do you have experience with Web3, AI, or products like mine?

Can you help if we’re pre-product?

Can you help if we’re pre-product?

Can you help if we’re pre-product?

Why not just hire in-house?

Why not just hire in-house?

Why not just hire in-house?

How much involvement will we need from our team?

How much involvement will we need from our team?

How much involvement will we need from our team?

How quickly will we see results?

How quickly will we see results?

How quickly will we see results?

What if we're not happy with the designs?

What if we're not happy with the designs?

What if we're not happy with the designs?

How do you measure success for your projects?

How do you measure success for your projects?

How do you measure success for your projects?

What would the first steps be in getting started?

What would the first steps be in getting started?

What would the first steps be in getting started?

Create a standout product users will love

Ready to transform your Web3 or AI product with strategic design that drives real results?

Create a standout product users will love

Ready to transform your Web3 or AI product with strategic design that drives real results?

Create a standout product users will love

Ready to transform your Web3 or AI product with strategic design that drives real results?

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20+ years of expertise at your service

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Risk-free: Cancel anytime

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Trusted by funded startups and established brands

Due to our high quality bar, we usually only take on 3-4 new clients each quarter

Not sure if we're the right fit?

Book a no-obligation strategy call to discuss your specific needs and see if our approach aligns with your vision.

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