Riley Chen — Interaction Design

Design that creates delight

I craft intuitive interfaces for growth-stage teams. Currently working with 144 teams across 6,788 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-03 22:47 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, we validate direction through competitive analysis

UX/UI Systems

Component-driven interfaces across multi-platform. I ship design systems

Design Leadership

Audit your 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.

— Marcus Reid, Chief Product Officer, Global SaaS Platform

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

— Jessica Park, Head of Product, Creator Collective Marketplace

Gets both the human side and the business side of products. Shipped something we remain proud of years later.

— Lisa Rodriguez, Cofounder, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's talk

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

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Writing

The Myth of Pixel Perfection

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

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.