We partner with teams to turn complexity into beautifully functional products, led by Chris Halaska, a strategic design leader with 20+ years at Google, Ogilvy, and Immutable.
Trusted by 30+ web3 startups building the future:
Client testimonials
Phenomenal - knows innately how to merge the best of web2 and web3.
Robbie Ferguson
Co-founder, Immutable
Chris led the creation of our best fundraising deck to date! Knows how to merge sophisticated UX with simple cryptonative design
foobar
Founder, Clusters.xyz
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
Co-founder, Nuon
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.
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.
Nilu Kulasingham
Co-founder & CEO
The Halaska method™
Designing the right thing
the right way
STEP 1
Collaborate directly with Chris and the senior operator to identify critical UX opportunities
Actionable insights and a clear path forward
🕒 A couple of hours of your time
Levy
Founder, Intent X
STEP 2
Get a dedicated design squad working with your team guided by Chris's strategic oversight
Daily communication ensures rapid iteration and flawless implementation
🕒 Typically 3 months (with flexibility)
Junaid Shaikh
Founder, EVM.ink
STEP 3
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
Elizabeth Griffiths
CEO, NFT.storage
Strategic investment, measurable returns
Choose between async delivery or founder-level design leadership
Founder Retainer
From
$20k /month
usd / usdc
Best for founders who want expert product guidance, high-stakes UX support, and direct access to Chris.
What you're really getting:
1
Direct input and direction from a Google design veteran
2
A senior product designer dedicated to your team
3
Weekly strategy reviews and collaboration with Chris
4
Product-first design, with support across brand and website design as needed
5
Hands-off task intake, handled by our design team to keep things moving fast
Starts at $20k/month for focused founder input.
Upgrade to $28k/month for deeper involvement, including more strategic sessions and day-to-day direction.
Design Async
From
$8k /month
usd / usdc
Ideal for fast-paced teams seeking expert product design execution with minimal meetings.
What you're really getting:
1
Senior design partner focused on delivery and iteration
2
Streamlined async communication using Figma and Loom
3
Oversight from Chris to ensure quality, without direct involvement in day-to-day communication
4
Execution across product design, with support for brand and website work scoped within hours
5
Up to 60 hours/month of focused design work. Ask about the 120-hour Async Plus tier
Flexible terms. Scale up or pause as needed.
We loved working with Halaska studio and found the team to be super professional and a joy to work with!
Ayelet Noff
Co-founder, Dazzle AI
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