About Me
Curious about the intersection between business and creativity, Ryan's design journey began when he picked up a camera for the first time. Capturing a hike in the Mürren mountains, a ski day at Palisades Tahoe, and L'Impératrice performing live in New York, he used this lens to tell compelling stories. This evolved into an appreciation for design and aesthetics. Now, equipped with a degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Ryan synergizes design intuition, product thinking, and business acumen.
Through his diverse experiences – including professional hip-hop dance, music festival photography, and operating as an entrepreneur – Ryan has honed his ability to excel under pressure. Ryan is more than a designer: he is a strategic asset, shaping products that resonate with users and fuel business growth. His approach is a testament to his journey: diverse, dynamic, and relentlessly innovative.
He continues to be an avid photographer, music lover, choreographer, skier, and event planner.
Working Experience
Early Life
I got really into photography & videography
My first design interest was photography. I was fascinated by camera technology, composing picture perfect shots, and capturing moments in time.
College
Early days in product & design
I joined an engineering project team at Cornell and learned about product design. I was instantly hooked to its multidisciplinary and collaborative nature.
Today
Developing my craft
After taking on a few internships and co-founding pe•ple, I joined Ridgeline's design team. Outside of work, I regularly host meetings with Founding Product Designers across startups building dev tools, creator platforms, and go-to-market solutions.
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