Hi I'm Ryan, a London-based Design Director, bridging the gap between brand strategy and identity.
I’m also a dad, husband, charity founder, mentor, rouleur, 3D hobbyist, graphic novel reader and collector of 90s football jerseys.
In my career, I’ve worked both agency and client-side and have been fortunate to develop my passion for branding by creating meaningful brand experiences - both on and off-line - for some truly amazing clients, ranging from government and education to sport and entertainment.
I believe that strategic, collaborative design, combined with purpose and powerful storytelling, moves and inspires audiences, taking an idea from good to awesome.
Mentoring
Having previously led teams of up to ten creatives, I realised a love of learning from and sharing my knowledge, experience and insights with other designers through mentoring - both inside and outside of the workplace.
Working with and helping others realise their dreams and ambitions in this competitive industry is incredibly important to me and is truly one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.
Since 2018 I have worked with a number of creatives at various stages of their career, and in 2020, I was named one of the platforms Founding Mentors.
Re:Create // October 2018 - Pres
Charity
In 2008, following the death in service of my best friend Lt Aaron Lewis, I founded the Aaron Lewis Foundation with Aaron's family and friends with the purpose of raising funds through sport and social for local disadvantaged children and ex-military causes.
Since then, we have raised over £300,000 in funds and established ourselves as one of the most supported volunteer-led charities in the South East. Our annual rugby 10s tournament is attended by clubs all over Europe and continues to grow each year, whilst we facilitate and support others running marathons, skydives, triathlons and so much more.
Aaron's legacy lives on through sport and we continue to encourage others to challenge themselves and inspire those around them.