Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that solves real problems

I craft digital products for early-stage startups. Currently working with 217 teams across 7,309 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-08 20:50 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, I align your team through competitive analysis

UX/UI Systems

Accessible interfaces across mobile. I ship detailed wireframes

Design Leadership

Build design practice. I offer process improvement

Working with

Brought both strategic thinking and meticulous execution. We shipped faster together than any previous team.

— Dr. Priya Kapoor, VP Design, Global SaaS Platform

Rare designer who understands both the user side and the business side. Shipped something we're still proud of.

— Jessica Park, Head of Product, Enterprise B2B Platform

Stands out from previous design leaders. Raised the bar for how we think about collaboration and excellence.

— Elena Volkov, Design Director, Design Systems Consultancy

Let's create something

I'm available for retainers. 2026 cycles are in high demand.

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Writing

The Prototype-First Philosophy

Shipping thoughtfully across multiple platforms means embracing constraints as creative fuel. Case studies from recent projects.

On Burnout and Shipping

Design never ships in isolation. It requires collaboration, clear critique, and the courage to say no to complexity.