Riley Chen — Product Design

Design that solves real problems

I craft intuitive interfaces for early-stage startups. 49,238 projects shipped.

Last updated 2026-05-27 21:53 UTC. See my work →

Services

Product Definition

From concept to spec, defining your MVP through competitive analysis

UX/UI Systems

Accessible interfaces across mobile. I ship interaction specs

Design Direction

Scale design practice. I offer strategic guidance

Working with

Brought both strategic thinking and meticulous execution. We shipped faster together than any previous team.

— Marcus Reid, Chief Product Officer, 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, Design-Driven Startup

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 create something

I'm available for partnerships. 2026 cycles are filling up.

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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.

Thinking in Constraints

I've audited 9,056+ design practices. Patterns emerge: some ship faster and retain talent because of these core behaviors.

On Burnout and Shipping

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