Following his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design, Ryan began his career working for an industry-leading telescope manufacturer. This role combined his passion for photography, astronomy, and design engineering, contributing to the development of the company’s first astrophotography embedded telescope system.
Backed by a thorough understanding of design thinking, human-centered design, and other creative problem-solving techniques, he is known for considering human interaction throughout his creative process. As an avid traveler who has spent significant periods of time in various countries around the world, he draws upon these cultural experiences to bring a high level of awareness and perspective to his work.
Following a Master’s in 4D Design (Interaction Design) from Cranbrook Academy of Art, he moved to Paris, France for three years (2022–2025) to gain perspective living outside the United States. He has since returned to his hometown of Portland, Oregon and is seeking opportunities to give back to his community.