I’m a multi-disciplinary creative and experience designer,
on the hunt for my Next Big Thing.
Selected Case Studies
STARZ : Design Systems in Figma
As the lead designer on the internal team, I created a design system and built an integrated suite of digital tools for collaboration between multiple teams at STARZ.
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Website Design
I’ve designed sales and marketing websites for startups and international non-profits, and internal web tools for Fortune 500 companies. My objective is always the same: goal-oriented, intuitive, and memorable sites that engage.
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Print and Promo Design
From office flair to promotional posters, I’ve developed an expertise in designing unique print pieces that stand out.
Product Design: The High Court
Kushy playing cards for your stoned buds and bongfellows.
Branding and Identity Design
I’ve designed logos and brand materials for over 100 diverse clients. Here are some of my favorites.
Campaign Design and Messaging Development
I pitched and created campaigns for notable clients: NRG, Gilead Pharma, and The White House Interfaith Coalition.
Illustration & Infographics
Custom branded graphics and supplemental art for various print and digital projects.
YouTube UX Analysis
An analysis of YouTube’s mobile experience for podcast listeners, presented to a design team in 2022.
Kraver Chatbot - UX Strategy & Writing
Sometimes, UX is a writing exercise. For Kraver, I developed a user experience that lived on Slack and Alexa.
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Comcast: Call Center Software Design
I integrated three legacy applications into one unified and intuitive experience.
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BeneFit: UX Design, Wearable Integration
Winner of NOLA Startup Weekend 2014, we found a way to donate your calories to a charity of your choice.
Smartly: Scriptwriting and Video Production
I wrote the script and played a wolf in this modern hero story.
Product Design: Nutsacks
The branding experiment that turned into a IRL peanut business
PelotonU Launch Site
My team built a digital home for a modern breed of student.
Conversion-focused UX Re-design
I designed a page with easy-to-read product and subscription details for Gogo’s Business Aviation sales team.
A Grounded and Responsive Re-design
I translated high-tech digital automation solutions into an intuitive sales site.
Hi, I’m Ryan.
Experience Designer & Design Ops Manager
I have been producing stand-out digital experiences for the past 15 years. Whether managing integrated marketing campaigns at bootstrapped startups or designing enterprise-level applications at international corporations, my goal is to meet users where they’re at in order to create useful, intuitive, and delightful solutions to their digital challenges.
I’m currently open to new opportunities with a collaborative design team.
Proficiencies
UX DESIGN
USABILITY TESTING
BRAND STRATEGY
COPYWRITING
DESIGN OPERATIONS
I’ve Worked With:
Testimonials
“Ryan is an amazing collaborator, communicator and a natural leader. While he is an idealist at heart he takes a practical approach to work and always delivers results.”
“The strong user strategy work Ryan did for us made it easier for my team to build remarkable websites.”
“Ryan is easy to work with, incredibly fast in his turnaround, technically adept, and highly versatile. I always consider him first for my projects.”
“Ryan is a skilled designer and UI expert. He continuously surprises me with his out of the box thinking and bright, agile solutions to difficult design problems.”
“We have been consistently impressed with Ryan’s approach, insight and work in the domains of UX strategy, product design, and design operations.”
“Ryan was responsive, professional, creative, and went above and beyond in every area of the work. We highly recommend him.”
Let’s Work Together
I’m currently Available for freelance and full-time opportunities. For rates and scheduling information, please contact me at ryanlinstrom@gmail.com or through the contact form.