Chris Chappelle
About Chris Chappelle
Chris Chappelle is a Lead Product Designer with extensive experience in various design roles, including positions at Bright Funds and Medium. He specializes in creating user-centric products that prioritize efficiency and productivity.
Current Role at Faire
Chris Chappelle serves as the Lead Product Designer at Faire, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the design process, ensuring that products meet user needs and align with the company's goals. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create user-centered designs that enhance the overall experience.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining Faire, Chris Chappelle accumulated extensive experience in product design. He worked as a Senior Product Designer at Medium from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was a Product Designer at Bright Funds for six years, from 2013 to 2019. His freelance work includes roles at Silverlign Group, Inc. and The Culinary Edge, as well as a stint as a Freelance UI/UX Designer.
Educational Background
Chris Chappelle studied at the University of San Francisco, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Design from 2008 to 2012. His education provided a foundation in design principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his career in various design roles.
Design Skills and Specializations
Chris Chappelle is experienced in the full design stack, which includes project scoping, ideation, experience design, UI design, prototyping, and design implementation. He specializes in creating products that enhance user capabilities, with a focus on generosity, efficiency, and productivity.
Early Career and Roles
Chris Chappelle began his career at the University of San Francisco, where he worked as a Design Lab Monitor and in the Office of Marketing and Communications from 2009 to 2012. He also held freelance design positions during this time, contributing to various projects that honed his skills in design and user experience.