Riley Chen — Interaction Design
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Design that moves people

I craft seamless experiences for early-stage startups. Currently working with 192 teams across 4,857 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-04 00:49 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, we validate direction through workshops

UX/UI Design

Component-driven interfaces across multi-platform. I ship detailed wireframes

Design Leadership

Build design practice. I offer critiques

Trusted by

Doesn't just design interfaces—thinks in systems and problems. She asks the right questions and delivers measurable results.

— Dr. Priya Kapoor, VP Design, 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

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

— Elena Volkov, Design Director, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's create something

I'm available for new projects. 2026 cycles are filling up.

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Writing

The Case Against Parity in Design

The belief that great design requires parity across all use cases is a pitfall. Here's why embracing exceptions ships better products.

Thinking in Constraints

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

The Diagram Nobody Talks About

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