Ryan grew up in a blue-collar family of construction workers on the outskirts of LA. From little league to lifeguarding, dishwashing to ironworking, graffiti art to art school, he learned the power of perseverance. But in the end, it was creative thinking that called him, and he built a successful career in design.

After college, he got his start in architecture firms, designing environmental graphics for sports stadiums, workplaces, airports, and commercial developments. Five years later, he moved to Portland to work agency side on Nike, designing retail displays and art directing campaigns for Running, Football, Basketball, and the Jordan Brand. After five years in Portland, he returned to LA to lead teams at Saatchi on Asics, and then onto other ad agencies serving major brands like Amazon, Las Vegas, Lululemon, and Apple. These experiences taught him how to navigate big creative projects, collaborate with top-tier teams, and expand his creative boundaries.

Eventually, he took the entrepreneurial leap, founding his own studio, Visible. Along the way, he won some pitches, helped a startup raise $50M, and faced the challenges of running his own business. Now, he’s focused on freelancing and consulting, creating meaningful work, and staying open to the next adventure.