Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that creates delight

I craft digital products for early-stage startups. Currently working with 22 teams across 1,860 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-30 20:11 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Definition

From concept to spec, we validate direction through competitive analysis

UX/UI Systems

Accessible interfaces across multi-platform. I ship detailed wireframes

Design Direction

Build design practice. I offer critiques

Working with

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

— Marcus Reid, Chief Product Officer, Healthcare Marketplace

Design work directly impacted our metrics. That's not luck—it's thoughtfulness and intentional design.

— 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 talk

I'm available for retainers. 2026 cycles are booked.

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Writing

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.

On Burnout and Shipping

Building products that matter means understanding not just what users do, but why they do it, and serving that purpose faithfully.