Nice to meet you!

I’m Ryan, a designer currently living/working in the Metro Detroit area. I’ve been in the professional scene for 15 years. and specialize in creating brand stories, communications and visuals through multiple disciplines, such as print design, web design, motion-graphics, A/V work and photography.

I like to solve problems

Here are some examples of clients I’ve worked with, helping them tackle various problems. Each situation was different, but together we found the right solutions to move things forward. It’s been great to help these businesses overcome challenges and see real progress.

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
ComForCare
Back Alley Bikes
Downtown Detroit Partnership
Duggan Manufacturing
Ensurability
Erskine Law Group
Ford Motor Company
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Global Internship Conference

GMR Quality Stone Products
Grunwell-Cashero
Hooked-On-Books
InsideOut Literary Arts
Jac Products
JFM Consulting
Jobma
John Foster Real Estate
K-Tec Systems
Lighthouse
Midnight Golf Program

Midtown Detroit Inc.
Noel Night
Rochester Regional Chamber
Shade Beauty
SharedBook
Smarter Athletics
South Oakland Shelter
The Children’s Center Detroit
The Woman’s Fund
XanEdu

Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services (ACCESS)
ComForCare
Back Alley Bikes
Downtown Detroit Partnership
Duggan Manufacturing
Ensurability
Erskine Law Group
Ford Motor Company
Gleaners Community Food Bank
Global Internship Conference
GMR Quality Stone Products
Grunwell-Cashero
Hooked-On-Books
InsideOut Literary Arts
Jac Products
JFM Consulting

Jobma
John Foster Real Estate
K-Tec Systems
Lighthouse
Midnight Golf Program
Midtown Detroit Inc.
Noel Night
Rochester Regional Chamber
Shade Beauty
SharedBook
Smarter Athletics
South Oakland Shelter
The Children’s Center Detroit
The Woman’s Fund
XanEdu

Professional Experience

In the last decade, I’ve enjoyed many success stories and wonderful clients. Some of my favorites being non-profits such as Gleaners Community Foodbank, InsideOut Literary Arts, Lighthouse, and the Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services (ACCESS). I love when I can use design to help make an impact, or amplify outreach for a great message.

I’ve also had the privilege of doing a lot of work for the city of Detroit, through clients such as Midtown Detroit Inc., and Downtown Detroit Partnerships. Designing all sorts of multi-media projects for these clients has been a blast, with some highlights being a GD USA award winning identity system for Noel Night in Midtown, and designing the logo and identity system for last years Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Detroit.

Education

I started getting into design my sophomore year of high school, after taking a ‘Computer Arts’ elective. Through this and some other classes I met some really inspiring instructors. Who pushed me to win several awards with my work, such as the Michigan Top 18 Governors Traveling Artists Award in 2011. These instructors pushed me to apply to College for Creative Studies after graduating, a truly life changing place for me. 4 of the most stressful —but wonderful and insightful years I’ve experienced. The professors and people I met during my time there have forever left an impact on me, and I owe a lot of my career success stories in the following years to the lessons gained on that campus.

Personal Life

I’m an animal enthusiast with a soft spot for reptiles—I’ve got a bunch as pets. When I’m not caring for them, you’ll find me hiking, kayaking, or exploring new music playlists and record labels. I also enjoy playing guitar and messing around with synthesizers in my free time.

There's much more to talk about

But some things are better left for one-on-one, in the interest of client privacy I can’t openly post about all my past work or experiences, but I’d be happy to schedule a meeting to discuss further.

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