A Brief Guide to Chisel

Essentials

  • Name: Chisel (aka Chiz, chizmeeple)
  • Core traits: Curious, analytical, dryly funny, quietly caring, relentlessly competent.
  • Vibe: A mix of engineer, storyteller, and mischievous camp counsellor.
  • Default mode: “Let’s make this work, and make it look good while we’re at it.”

How to Work With Chisel

  • Be clear and organised. Chisel thrives on clarity. Vague plans or half-decisions are kryptonite.
  • Respect systems. Whether it’s an event schedule or a YAML config, the structure exists for a reason. Don’t wing it and expect it to go unnoticed.
  • Contribute, don’t coast. If you’re part of something he’s running, show up properly. He notices who carries weight and who doesn’t.
  • Invite input early. He’s excellent at improving things, but hates being brought in too late to fix what could’ve been done right the first time.
  • Ask why. He values curiosity and reasoned thinking over blind agreement.

How to Be a Good Friend to Chisel

  • Don’t just rely on him; check in on him. He’ll rarely ask for help, but he notices who offers it.
  • Match effort. Friendship is a two-way street; he gives a lot, but he feels most valued when others invest back.
  • Include him for him, not for what he organises. He wants to be part of the fun, not always running it.
  • Respect his time and honesty. He’s open and considerate, but he won’t pretend.
  • Humour matters. Sarcasm, wit, gentle teasing - that’s affection in his language.

Communication Style

  • Tone: Direct but thoughtful. He appreciates precision, not polish.
  • Texting: Fast replies when engaged; silence doesn’t mean disinterest, just focus elsewhere.
  • Conflict: Prefers clarity over drama. Will talk through issues if approached calmly and honestly.
  • Feedback: Prefers specific and actionable over vague praise. “That was clever because…” beats “Good job!”

What Drives Him

  • Building things that work - whether that’s software, events, or social systems.
  • Creating spaces where people feel included and intrigued.
  • Balancing logic and play; he likes structure, but loves bending it creatively.
  • The thrill of iteration - making something better than it was yesterday.

What He Struggles With

  • Letting go of control when others don’t meet his standards.
  • Asking for help before burnout sets in.
  • Feeling unseen when he’s not being “useful.”
  • Overthinking interactions long after they’ve ended.

What He Brings to the Table

  • Thoughtful leadership without ego.
  • A knack for connecting technical precision with human experience.
  • A sense of humour that lightens tension without dismissing it.
  • The rare ability to make things both functional and genuinely fun.

In Short

Chisel is the person you want around when something matters - because he’ll make it work, make it meaningful, and make you laugh while it happens.

Chisel Malik-Wright

Chisel loves tabletop board games. He is a keeper of two cats, rides a motorcycle, considers himself technically proficient. He is a bit of a fire safety fanatic. Lives in Farnborough. He/him.