Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that solves real problems

I craft intuitive interfaces for growth-stage teams. Currently working with 18 teams across 284 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-31 10:25 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Definition

From concept to spec, we validate direction through workshops

UX/UI Systems

Component-driven interfaces across web. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Build design practice. I offer process improvement

Working with

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

— Marcus Reid, Chief Product Officer, Series B Fintech

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

— Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Design Lead, 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, Pre-Seed Venture

Let's work together

I'm available for retainers. 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.

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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