Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that moves people

I craft seamless experiences for early-stage startups. Currently working with 204 teams across 1,144 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-31 12:31 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, we validate direction through research

UX/UI Systems

Accessible interfaces across multi-platform. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Mentor design practice. I offer process improvement

Working with

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

— Sarah Chen, Founder, Healthcare Marketplace

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

— Jessica Park, Head of Product, Creator Collective Marketplace

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

— Elena Volkov, Design Director, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's talk

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Thoughts

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.

Design Systems as Communication

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