Get to know me a bit
Hi, I'm Ryan- a Los Angeles-based product designer that focuses on the full end to end design process, bringing digital products to life. I place emphasis on understanding the user's needs and the challenges they face with a product, and then develop a solution via thoughtful architecture, flow, design, and interaction to reduce that friction and create the most enjoyable experience possible.
While I initially gravitated towards the visual and interaction side of design, over the years I've become a generalist that is adept at facilitating the entire product design lifecycle. I joined the tech world back when designers wrote front end code, and I've continued to utilize that skill for most of my career. Having that solid understanding of the technical aspects of the product cycle helps inform my design and has improved communication with engineering teammates.
I have over twenty years of design experience in the digital product and services world. The majority of my work history revolves around the online marketplace/e-commerce world, but more recently I've expanded with service software and dashboard heavy applications. I'm currently working on Signant Health's telemedicine and sensors & wearables products, and previous to that I worked in the B2C space at Cars.com. I'm always open to explore different verticals and tackle new problems and challenges. If you've made it this far, have a look at my resume and if you think I could be a good fit on your team, send me an email and I'll be in touch.
When I'm not thinking about design, I'm still hovering in some sort of creative mindset. I have a long on/off history with a 3D art & animation, and create my own 3D printed and resin cast figures. I also enjoy being curled up on the couch with my iPad and Procreate, tinkering with wood and machinery in the garage, and taking afternoon naps. On top of that I enjoy visiting museums and art galleries, being around the ocean, am a fan of anything two-wheeled, and I love dogs (especially Pugs).