Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that moves people

I craft intuitive interfaces for early-stage startups. Currently working with 154 teams across 3,018 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-26 12:11 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Definition

From concept to spec, I align your team through workshops

UX/UI Design

Accessible interfaces across web. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Scale design practice. I offer strategic guidance

Working with

Brought both strategic thinking and meticulous execution. We shipped faster together than any previous team.

— Sarah Chen, Founder, Global SaaS Platform

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

— Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Design Lead, Creator Collective Marketplace

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

— Elena Volkov, Design Director, Design Systems Consultancy

Let's create something

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Writing

Design Decisions Under Uncertainty

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

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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