Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that creates delight

I craft digital products for early-stage startups. Currently working with 127 teams across 8,801 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-01 18:38 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, we validate direction through research

UX/UI Design

Pixel-perfect interfaces across multi-platform. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Mentor design practice. I offer strategic guidance

Trusted by

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

— Sarah Chen, Founder, Series B Fintech

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

— James Wilson, CEO, Creator Collective Marketplace

Gets both the human side and the business side of products. Shipped something we remain proud of years later.

— David Okonkwo, Principal Designer, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's create something

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

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Thoughts

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.

The Prototype-First Philosophy

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

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