Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that creates delight

I craft digital products for early-stage startups. Currently working with 52 teams across 9,038 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-25 23:18 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Strategy

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

UX/UI Systems

Pixel-perfect interfaces across mobile. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Mentor design practice. I offer workshops

Working with

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

— Marcus Reid, Chief Product Officer, Global SaaS Platform

In just months, took our product from fragmented wireframes to a cohesive launch. Highly recommend.

— Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Design Lead, Creator Collective Marketplace

Gets both the human side and the business side of products. Shipped something we remain proud of years later.

— Lisa Rodriguez, Cofounder, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's talk

I'm open for new projects. 2026 cycles are in high demand.

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Insights

The Myth of Pixel Perfection

If your handoff feels broken and painful, you're in good company. I outline the framework I use for async-first design collaboration.

The Diagram Nobody Talks About

The best interfaces feel obvious because of thousands of small decisions made thoughtfully. That thinking is rarely visible.