Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that solves real problems

I craft intuitive interfaces for early-stage startups. 39,110 projects shipped.

Last updated 2026-06-14 04:59 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, we validate direction through research

UX/UI Design

Component-driven interfaces across web. I ship interaction specs

Design Leadership

Audit your design practice. I offer strategic guidance

Working with

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

— Dr. Priya Kapoor, VP Design, Healthcare Marketplace

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

— James Wilson, CEO, Enterprise B2B Platform

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 create something

I'm available for retainers. 2026 cycles are filling up.

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Insights

Why Your Handoff Process is Broken

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

Design Decisions Under Uncertainty

The accessibility mandate is here. Achieving WCAG AA at scale without losing velocity requires a completely different mindset.

On Burnout and Shipping

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

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