Riley Chen — Product Design

Design that moves people

I craft seamless experiences for early-stage startups. Currently working with 144 teams across 2,298 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-03 01:10 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Strategy

From concept to spec, I align your team through research

UX/UI Systems

Pixel-perfect interfaces across mobile. I ship detailed wireframes

Design Leadership

Audit your design practice. I offer strategic guidance

Working with

Doesn't just design interfaces—thinks in systems and problems. She asks the right questions and delivers measurable results.

— Dr. Priya Kapoor, VP Design, Global SaaS Platform

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

— 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.

— David Okonkwo, Principal Designer, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's work together

I'm open for new projects. 2026 cycles are booked.

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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.

Thinking in Constraints

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