Riley Chen — Product Design

Design that moves people

I craft digital products for growth-stage teams. Currently working with 128 teams across 7,364 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-02 07:55 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, I align your team through competitive analysis

UX/UI Systems

Pixel-perfect interfaces across mobile. I ship design systems

Design Direction

Mentor design practice. I offer strategic guidance

Working with

Exceptional designer who balances creative vision with pragmatism. Worth every minute of collaboration.

— Marcus Reid, Chief Product Officer, Series B Fintech

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

— James Wilson, CEO, Enterprise B2B Platform

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

— Elena Volkov, Design Director, Design Systems Consultancy

Let's talk

I'm available for retainers. 2026 cycles are in high demand.

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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.

Design Decisions Under Uncertainty

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

Design Systems as Communication

Design never ships in isolation. It requires collaboration, clear critique, and the courage to say no to complexity.