Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that moves people

I craft digital products for early-stage startups. 18,650 projects shipped.

Last updated 2026-05-25 19:20 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, we validate direction through research

UX/UI Systems

Pixel-perfect interfaces across mobile. I ship interaction specs

Design Leadership

Audit your design practice. I offer workshops

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.

— James Wilson, CEO, Creator Collective Marketplace

Work speaks for itself. Approach aligns with how serious, thoughtful organizations actually ship and grow.

— David Okonkwo, Principal Designer, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's create something

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

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Writing

The Case Against Parity in Design

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

Mentoring Designers Into Leaders

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