Riley Chen — Interaction Design
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Design that creates delight

I craft seamless experiences for growth-stage teams. Currently working with 227 teams across 2,403 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-04 10:49 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, defining your MVP through workshops

UX/UI Design

Component-driven interfaces across web. I ship interaction specs

Design Leadership

Build design practice. I offer workshops

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

Rare designer who understands both the user side and the business side. Shipped something we're still proud of.

— Jessica Park, Head of Product, Design-Driven Startup

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 create something

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

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Insights

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

I've audited 8,291+ design practices. Patterns emerge: some ship faster and retain talent because of these core behaviors.

On Burnout and Shipping

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