Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that creates delight

I craft seamless experiences for early-stage startups. Currently working with 162 teams across 6,639 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-31 06:56 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, we validate direction through competitive analysis

UX/UI Systems

Accessible interfaces across web. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Mentor 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.

— Sarah Chen, Founder, Global SaaS Platform

In just months, took our product from fragmented wireframes to a cohesive launch. Highly recommend.

— James Wilson, CEO, Design-Driven Startup

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 open for consulting. 2026 cycles are filling up.

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Insights

The Myth of Pixel Perfection

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.