👋 Hey, I’m Ryan!
About Me
I Care About The Work
I care about the impact, the product, the user, and the data. I sweat the details of every pixel pushed and every decision made. Caring is what motivates me to do my best work and is what I believe creates a great product.
Collaboration
I love exploring other's work and sharing my own. Collaborating with other designers and cross-functional teams has always been the most effective way to unlock a project's full potential.
Always Learning
I'm constantly embracing new tools, trying out weird ideas, and asking for feedback. Whether I'm experimenting with AI or learning how my colleagues work, I'm always pushing myself to improve and expand.
How I Got Here
How It Started
When I was in high school, I took a class called “Communication Technology” where I was first introduced to software like Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.
This was my favourite class and where I excelled the most in school. I love visual storytelling and because of this, I decided to pursue this creative work in college.
I Was Bad…
I completed a program called “Interactive Media Design” at Fanshawe College where we learnt all about UI / UX design, full stack development, branding, graphic design, video editing, and 3D modelling through large projects with real-world clients.
But when I first joined this program, my work kinda sucked…
But I Kept Learning
Even though I wasn’t great at design, I loved it! Throughout my time at Fanshawe College, I spent a lot of time inside and outside of school working to improve my skills.
Because of this, my final project was chosen as one of the best in the entire program and I had the opportunity to present my work to my school and local businesses.
Not only was this a great accomplishment for me, the skills I learnt to allow me to make such an improvement completely shaped my career. The ability to learn and push myself to improve is something that has propelled me throughout my whole career.
I Haven’t Worked A Day In My Life
I’ve found a job I love and now I haven’t worked a day in my life. Creating products that empower users and solve complex problems through design is something I’ve passionate about and I’m grateful I’ve had the opportunity to work in this profession with such awesome people.
In My Spare Time,
I love creating cinematic videos and environments with tools such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Photoshop, and Adobe Substance Painter.
Other than that, you’ll find me travelling, rock climbing, gaming, or practicing Jiu Jitsu!
