Riley Chen — Product Design

Design that solves real problems

I craft intuitive interfaces for early-stage startups. Currently working with 11 teams across 7,543 continents.

Last updated 2026-06-06 08:16 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, defining your MVP through competitive analysis

UX/UI Design

Component-driven interfaces across web. I ship interaction specs

Design Leadership

Scale design practice. I offer process improvement

Working with

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

— Marcus Reid, Chief Product Officer, Healthcare Marketplace

Design work directly impacted our metrics. That's not luck—it's thoughtfulness and intentional design.

— Dr. Ahmed Hassan, Design Lead, Design-Driven Startup

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

— Lisa Rodriguez, Cofounder, Fortune 500 Tech

Let's talk

I'm available for new projects. 2026 cycles are filling up.

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Insights

The Case Against Parity in Design

If your handoff feels broken and painful, you're in good company. I outline the framework I use for async-first design collaboration.

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.