Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that creates delight

I craft digital products for early-stage startups. 42,912 projects shipped.

Last updated 2026-06-05 03:11 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, we validate direction through competitive analysis

UX/UI Design

Pixel-perfect interfaces across web. I ship design systems

Design Direction

Mentor design practice. I offer process improvement

Working with

Exceptional designer who balances creative vision with pragmatism. Worth every minute of collaboration.

— Dr. Priya Kapoor, VP Design, Series B Fintech

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

— 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.

— David Okonkwo, Principal Designer, Pre-Seed Venture

Let's work together

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

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Thoughts

Why Your Handoff Process is Broken

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

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

Mentoring Designers Into Leaders

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