faisal—chaudry*
faisal—chaudry*
A Principal Product Designer helping growing companies transform complex business challenges into elegant product solutions.
A Principal Product Designer helping growing companies transform complex business challenges into elegant product solutions.
I've spent 13 years partnering with startups and tech companies, bringing together technical insight, design thinking, and business strategy.
For me, it's about seeing the possibilities others might miss and having the experience to make them real.
I've spent 13 years partnering with startups and tech companies, bringing together technical insight, design thinking, and business strategy.
For me, it's about seeing the possibilities others might miss and having the experience to make them real.
I've spent 13 years partnering with startups and tech companies, bringing together technical insight, design thinking, and business strategy.
For me, it's about seeing the possibilities others might miss and having the experience to make them real.
At Pirate Studios, I spent six years solving complex challenges across the business - from operational systems to virtual studios, custom hardware solutions to consumer apps.
My work transformed how hundreds of thousands of artists create, practice, and book space, directly contributing to higher user retention, increased revenue per studio, and accelerated global expansion.
At Pirate Studios, I spent six years solving complex challenges across the business - from operational systems to virtual studios, custom hardware solutions to consumer apps.
My work transformed how hundreds of thousands of artists create, practice, and book space, directly contributing to higher user retention, increased revenue per studio, and accelerated global expansion.
MAY 2019 — DEC 2024
MAY 2019 — DEC 2024
PRINCIPAL PRODUCT DESIGNER
“Over his almost 6 years with us Faisal’s ability to think strategically was invaluable. He had a unique talent for seeing the interconnectedness of our business operations and translating complex models into clear, forward-thinking strategies...His work resulted in a tangible commercial benefit due to high engagement and return user volumes driving a 40% uplift in user revenue.”
David Borrie
CEO at Pirate Studios
“Over his almost 6 years with us Faisal’s ability to think strategically was invaluable. He had a unique talent for seeing the interconnectedness of our business operations and translating complex models into clear, forward-thinking strategies...His work resulted in a tangible commercial benefit due to high engagement and return user volumes driving a 40% uplift in user revenue.”
David Borrie
CEO at Pirate Studios
“Over his almost 6 years with us Faisal’s ability to think strategically was invaluable. He had a unique talent for seeing the interconnectedness of our business operations and translating complex models into clear, forward-thinking strategies...His work resulted in a tangible commercial benefit due to high engagement and return user volumes driving a 40% uplift in user revenue.”
David Borrie
CEO at Pirate Studios
"Faisal's strength goes far beyond design. He steps back and views challenges in their context, considering the entire user journey, service design, UX, branding, aesthetics, strategy, and product/company goals. He's able to take all of these threads, distill them, and articulate clearly, a simple and effective solution that works in context, not just on paper.
Loz Hunter
Product Manager at Pirate Studios
"Faisal's strength goes far beyond design. He steps back and views challenges in their context, considering the entire user journey, service design, UX, branding, aesthetics, strategy, and product/company goals. He's able to take all of these threads, distill them, and articulate clearly, a simple and effective solution that works in context, not just on paper.
Loz Hunter
Product Manager at Pirate Studios
"Faisal's strength goes far beyond design. He steps back and views challenges in their context, considering the entire user journey, service design, UX, branding, aesthetics, strategy, and product/company goals. He's able to take all of these threads, distill them, and articulate clearly, a simple and effective solution that works in context, not just on paper.
Loz Hunter
Product Manager at Pirate Studios
“Faisal adapts remarkably well to varying levels of resources, delivering exceptional work even under constraints. When afforded greater resources, he scales his approach, applying even deeper levels of thought and refinement to his designs. He is fast, efficient, and highly intelligent, consistently focused on delivering maximum value to the end user.”
Cimm Mann
Head of Design at Pirate Studios
“Faisal adapts remarkably well to varying levels of resources, delivering exceptional work even under constraints. When afforded greater resources, he scales his approach, applying even deeper levels of thought and refinement to his designs. He is fast, efficient, and highly intelligent, consistently focused on delivering maximum value to the end user.”
Cimm Mann
Head of Design at Pirate Studios
“Faisal adapts remarkably well to varying levels of resources, delivering exceptional work even under constraints. When afforded greater resources, he scales his approach, applying even deeper levels of thought and refinement to his designs. He is fast, efficient, and highly intelligent, consistently focused on delivering maximum value to the end user.”
Cimm Mann
Head of Design at Pirate Studios
At Friendrequest, I took on society's paradox: more connected, yet lonelier than ever.
From concept to launch, I developed the product strategy and experience design — reimagining how a social platform could transform digital connections into genuine human relationships.
At Friendrequest, I took on society's paradox: more connected, yet lonelier than ever.
From concept to launch, I developed the product strategy and experience design — reimagining how a social platform could transform digital connections into genuine human relationships.
MAY 2017 — NOV 2018
MAY 2017 — NOV 2018
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCT DESIGNER
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + PRODUCT DESIGNER
At Myriada, I designed a platform that beat Wall Street analysts at market prediction.
When we discovered our system was identifying exceptional analytical talent, we evolved it into Talent Rank, scaling from 2,500 to 80,000 users and serving Goldman Sachs, The Financial Times and Imperial College.
At Myriada, I designed a platform that beat Wall Street analysts at market prediction.
When we discovered our system was identifying exceptional analytical talent, we evolved it into Talent Rank, scaling from 2,500 to 80,000 users and serving Goldman Sachs, The Financial Times and Imperial College.
DEC 2013 — OCT 2016
DEC 2013 — OCT 2016
CO-FOUNDER + PRODUCT DESIGNER
I believe in making things that matter, with people who care about doing meaningful work.
Whether that's shaping strategy, making ideas tangible, or helping other designers level up their game - it's about spending time on something worth doing.
If you're looking for someone who'll care about your product as much as you do, let's talk.
I believe in making things that matter, with people who care about doing meaningful work.
Whether that's shaping strategy, making ideas tangible, or helping other designers level up their game - it's about spending time on something worth doing.
If you're looking for someone who'll care about your product as much as you do, let's talk.
FAISAL CHAUDRY
"Once you understand the way broadly, you can see it in all things."
— Miyamoto Musashi
© Faisal Chaudry 2003 - 2025
"Once you understand the way broadly, you can see it in all things."
— Miyamoto Musashi
© Faisal Chaudry 2003 - 2025
"Once you understand the way broadly, you can see it in all things."
— Miyamoto Musashi
© Faisal Chaudry 2003 - 2025