Hello! My name is Ryan, and I am an illustrator and designer. I've worked on several freelance projects related to user experience design, as well as graphic design and illustration. I recently got the opportunity to do some app and web design, paired with some creative direction. I'd love to work and focus more on the field of children's books! I strive to make images that are fun, engaging, and colorful. Let's connect!

Education
Pratt Institute (2020 - 2024)
BFA in Communications Design (Illustration)  GPA: 3.972

Experience
Senior Visual Designer | Carma Technologies (September 2022 - Present)
Led efforts to design and define brand identity, created illustrations for animated and marketing materials, and multitasked numerous original designs for user interface and company platforms reporting to the Head of Design.

Web Designer | University of North Texas Athletics (July 2022 - August 2022)
Responsible for redesigning layout and enhancing user experience by creating new visuals, animations for loading screens, and a coherent visual language through type and texture. 

Graphic Designer | Pratt Institute Athletics (2021 - Present)
Spearheaded efforts to produce high-quality and compelling graphics for same-day matches, results, and statistics for the Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams.

Skills
Software- Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere, XD, Audition, Lightroom
Final Cut, Logic, Procreate, Figma
Soft- Dedicated, Reliable, Organized, Focused, Receptive

Extracurriculars
Pratt Institute Men’s Tennis (2021 - Present)
Captain and first doubles/second singles for the fall and spring seasons
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (2021 - Present)
Member and sole representative for Pratt Institute at the NCAA 2023 Convention

Awards
Pratt President’s List x6 (2020 - 2023)
Foundation Folio Outstanding Portfolio (2021)