Hello! I'm Ryan Irven, a multidisciplinary designer with a focus on packaging, branding & motion graphics. I am currently working at Stone in Colorado, but am available for freelance work. Get in touch.

My obsession with design started when I was around ten years old. I’d spend hours in my local library’s vast and eclectic CD section, flipping through them one-by-one and gazing at the artwork. I’d meticulously inspect each album’s art and make a pile of the ones that called out to me based on the cover alone. I did this every couple of weeks, expanding both my music taste and my understanding of what design could be. In the process I discovered some of my favorite bands by judging music by its cover and learned the importance of design and the stories it tells.

Now I create brands and visuals that stand the test of time. I cut my teeth in the design world in New York City, surrounded by top-tier creative talent, and took every opportunity to learn from the best. With more than fifteen years of brand-building experience, I know what it takes for a design to rise above the rest — and it isn’t just looks. I approach design with a holistic mindset, using research and strategy to inform the visual process while weaving in storytelling. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of working with clients across nearly every industry; from local businesses and emerging brands to billion-dollar companies. I love a new creative challenge and am constantly expanding my set of skills and list of what I can do for you. If you’d like to hear more about my work experience, see more of my creative work, or talk about what I can do for your future project, please drop me a line.