Hey There, I'm Ryan
I'm a Motion // Graphic Freelancer with deep roots in the worlds of digital design, video games, && music culture. My path wasn't exactly traditional (ask me about my music career sometime).
From crafting merch for underground bands to animating massive show openers for live events, I've shaped my style through years of prying at the cracks of creative subcultures && rigid corporate standards alike.
My favorite work lives in the sweet spot between grit && modern precision. Dark palettes && hand-scanned textures playing against chrome surfaces && LED glows. It's an approach shaped by years of heavy music, gaming, && a deep love of the newest piece of tech hardware.
Today, I focus on creating motion && graphic design that pushes boundaries while serving clear communication goals. Whether I'm developing animations for tech companies, crafting show packages for entertainment clients, or branding the band playing out of your neighbor’s garage, I bring that same commitment to blending creative edge with professional polish.
My favorite work lives in the sweet spot between grit && modern precision. Dark palettes && hand-scanned textures playing against chrome surfaces && LED glows. It's an approach shaped by years of heavy music, gaming, && a deep love of the newest piece of tech hardware.
Today, I focus on creating motion && graphic design that pushes boundaries while serving clear communication goals. Whether I'm developing animations for tech companies, crafting show packages for entertainment clients, or branding the band playing out of your neighbor’s garage, I bring that same commitment to blending creative edge with professional polish.
Clientele
STEELHEAD // DEUTSCH [ Walmart, Taco Bell, Total Wireless ] PARAMOUNT [ MTV, BET, CMT ] CRAMER [ Fidelity, Siemens, Dassault Systemes, Boston Scientific ] LAYER MEDIA [ Aspyr, Amazon Games, Humble Games ] IGN ENTERTAINMENT
Proficiencies
Adobe Photoshop // Adobe After Effects // Adobe Illustrator // Adobe Premiere // Adobe Audition // Adobe Media Encoder // Cinema4D // Redshift // OBS Studio // Comfy UI // Midjourney // Unreal Engine
EDUCATION
Multimedia [ 2004 - 2007 ]
ASSOCIATES // NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN BOOTCAMP [ WINTER 2020 ]
CERTIFICATE // SCHOOL OF MOTION
ANIMATION BOOTCAMP [ 2020-2021 ]
CERTIFICATE // SCHOOL OF MOTION
AWARDS && CREDITS
THE THINKERBOT
SILVER IN INNOVATION // HATCH AWARDS // 2012