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Ryan K. Brown is a strategic creative problem-solver, specializing in interactive brand systems and elevated digital experiences, blending thoughtful design with explorative creative code.

Photo of the taillights of a car spinning out
Valvoline Oil Can
Photo of an adventurous girl riding in the back seat.
Phone mockup with photo of motorbiker in the night.
Stock car racing along a dirt track.
Speed Gauge Icon
Never Idle Logo Masking a Moving Road Within

Never Idle Campaign

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Stamp with American Cancer Society Logo
Card Invitation Designs
ACS Homepage
Graphic Stamp Seal
A Comparison Chart
Cordially Stop Cancer Invitation and Envelope

American Cancer Society

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Whitetail - Home Background Image -- Landscan /img/imgs-whitetail/
Whitetail - Home Background Image -- Phone Screen
Whitetail - Home Background Image -- Type Modal
Whitetail - Home Background Image -- Find Agent Search
Whitetail - Home Background Image -- Property Card - newWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Property Card - reducedWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Property Card - pendingWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Property Card - sold
Whitetail - Home Background Image -- Icons - binocularsWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Icons - commentsWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Icons - devicesWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Icons - print-adWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Icons - viewsWhitetail - Home Background Image -- Icons - web-page
Whitetail Deer in the Forrest

Whitetail Properties

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Screenshot of a Trade Profile
Screenshot of a Trade Profile
BluePrints
Crane Illustration
Student face in profile
Go Build Group of Tradespeople

Go Build Alabama

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A Colorful EKG Wave
RTMD Icon Grid
Map of the United States
Mobile States of RTMD Site
Testimonial Web Design Element
RTMD Mobile Phone Mockup

Real Time Medicare Data

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Additional Work

Legion
Birmingham Legion FC
Imagine Alabama Wall Mural Step-01Imagine Alabama Wall Mural Step-02Imagine Alabama Wall Mural Step-03Imagine Alabama Wall Mural Step-04
Imagine Alabama
Big Runs Birmingham
Addicus Growing Illustration
Addicus Growing Illustration
Romair
Romair
Addicus Organizing Illustration
Addicus Organizing Illustration
QuadTree Flocking Simulation
Sloss Music Festival Beam Icon
Sloss Music Festival
About

Hi, I'm Ryan

I'm a multi-disciplinary designer and creative coder with deep roots in advertising, having reached the ACD level at several Southeastern agencies. While Graphic Design and Art Direction are my specialty and main gigs, I'm constantly looking for ways to bring my work to life through code and creative other technologies. Whether developing an interactive brand system or building an immersive experience, whether I'm working with organizations big or small, my M.O. is producing work that not only solves business problems, but more importantly helps everyday people understand and appreciate complicated things. And I know we just met, but if you want to see peak Ryan Brown, team me up with other talented, collaborative people who share that same drive. I'm absolutely convinced that when you mix curiosity, strategy, and experimentation with a passionate, pragmatic, selfless attitude, you maximize your chances of impactful creative that connects. If you agree, hit me up and let's make something cool.


Roles
Open to the following:
  • Freelance Opportunities
  • Full-Time Positions
    (Assc. Creative Director, Sr. Art Director, Sr. Designer)

Skillset
  • Art Direction
  • Brand Identity
  • UI/UX Design
  • Web Animation
  • Creative Code
  • Simple (AE) Animation
Code
  • HTML/CSS/JS
  • Tailwind CSS
  • GSAP
  • P5.js
  • Three.js
  • SVG/CSS Animation

Experience
  • Freelance
    2022—Curr.
    ACD, Art Director, Web Animation
  • Lewis Communications
    2018—2022
    Associate Creative Director
  • bigcom
    2011—2018
    Senior Art Director
  • Details Communications
    2007—2011
    Designer
Education
Accolades
  • Judges Special Award
    • 2020 AAF Birmingham ADDYs
    Cordially Stop Cancer
  • Best in Show, Digital Campaign
    • 2018 AAF Birmingham ADDYs
    Never Idle
  • Best in Show, Campaign
    • 2015 AAF Birmingham ADDYs
    Go Build Campaign
  • Best in Show, Interactive
    • 2015 AAF Birmingham ADDYs
    Go Build Training Manual eTextbook
  • 2013 Art Director of the Year
    AAF Birmingham ADDY Awards
  • Best in Show, Digital
    • 2013 AAF Birmingham ADDYs
    Birmingham IN Guide App
  • Silver ADDY Award
    • 2013 National ADDYs
    Alabama Gulf Seafood Brochure
  • Gold ADDY Award
    • 2013 Southeast Regional ADDYs
    Alabama Gulf Seafood Brochure