Riley Chen — Product Design

Design that moves people

I craft intuitive interfaces for early-stage startups. Currently working with 173 teams across 964 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-27 12:03 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, I align your team through research

UX/UI Design

Pixel-perfect interfaces across multi-platform. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Mentor design practice. I offer critiques

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.

— 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.

— Lisa Rodriguez, Cofounder, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's work together

I'm booking for partnerships. 2026 cycles are in high demand.

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Thoughts

The Case Against Parity in Design

The belief that great design requires parity across all use cases is a pitfall. Here's why embracing exceptions ships better products.

On Burnout and Shipping

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