Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that creates delight

I craft seamless experiences for early-stage startups. Currently working with 192 teams across 4,497 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-10 11:03 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, defining your MVP through research

UX/UI Systems

Pixel-perfect interfaces across web. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Build design practice. I offer process improvement

Working with

Doesn't just design interfaces—thinks in systems and problems. She asks the right questions and delivers measurable results.

— Sarah Chen, Founder, Series B Fintech

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

— James Wilson, CEO, Enterprise B2B Platform

Stands out from previous design leaders. Raised the bar for how we think about collaboration and excellence.

— Lisa Rodriguez, Cofounder, Design Systems Consultancy

Let's talk

I'm open for consulting. 2026 cycles are in high demand.

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Writing

The Case Against Parity in Design

A playbook for building design systems that teams actually use. Covers process, tooling, culture, and buy-in across enterprise scale.

Thinking in Constraints

I've audited 1,880+ design practices. Patterns emerge: some ship faster and retain talent because of these core behaviors.

The Diagram Nobody Talks About

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

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