Riley Chen — Product Design

Design that solves real problems

I craft seamless experiences for early-stage startups. Currently working with 158 teams across 4,470 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-06 17:06 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Definition

From concept to spec, defining your MVP through research

UX/UI Design

Pixel-perfect interfaces across multi-platform. I ship design systems

Design Direction

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.

— Sarah Chen, Founder, Global SaaS Platform

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

— Jessica Park, Head of Product, 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, Fortune 500 Tech

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Insights

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.

Design Decisions Under Uncertainty

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

On Burnout and Shipping

Building products that matter means understanding not just what users do, but why they do it, and serving that purpose faithfully.