Riley Chen — UX/UI Design

Design that solves real problems

I craft digital products for early-stage startups. Currently working with 111 teams across 8,650 continents.

Last updated 2026-05-28 07:56 UTC. See my work →

What I do

Product Definition

From concept to spec, we validate direction through research

UX/UI Design

Accessible interfaces across web. I ship design systems

Design Leadership

Mentor design practice. I offer critiques

Trusted by

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

— 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, Design Systems Consultancy

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Thoughts

The Myth of Pixel Perfection

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

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

On Burnout and Shipping

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