Hi, I’m Ryan, a senior product and visual designer with over ten years of experience shaping brands, products, and interfaces. My path has taken me through brand identities, UI/UX, visual design, and product. I didn’t move across disciplines out of restlessness. I did it because the best design work happens when boundaries blur.
Experience
I’ve helped startups define their identity, built scalable design systems for growing teams, and delivered product experiences that feel intuitive and trustworthy. Along the way I’ve learned that design is less about polished visuals and more about creating clarity, earning trust, and shaping meaningful moments for people.
February 2022 – Present
Akoya
Senior Product Designer
September 2020 – February 2022
829 Studios
Design Director
May 2020 – September 2020
Humana
Visual Designer (Contract during COVID)
December 2018 – March 2020
Compass
In-House Designer
December 2015 – December 2018
Proverb Agency
Junior Designer – Senior Designer
January 2013 – November 2015
Force Factor
Junior Designer
Approach
Ask Questions
I start by digging deep. The right questions uncover what really matters.
Move Quickly, Share Often
Design gets better when it’s out in the open. Fast iterations and real feedback keep momentum alive.
Simplicity
Design should cut through noise. If it isn’t clear, it isn’t ready.
Growth
I’m as interested in what I don’t know as what I do.
Capabilities
As a design generalist, I adapt quickly to business needs while keeping the big picture in view.
Digital
UI, UX, & Product Design
Information architecture & user flows
Design Systems
Wireframing
Usability Testing
Journey Mapping
WCAG compliance & quality assurance
Visual
Art Direction
Visual Storytelling & Illustration
Branding & Identity
Editorial & Print
Packaging
Software
Figma
Framer
Webflow
Illustrator
Photoshop
AfterEffects
