Principled Design. Startup Hustle.

Welcome to Ry-n Design! I specialize in providing full-service UI/UX design and branding for founders and innovators.

Google

Continuum

WorkFusion

Genentech

BCGDV

Troika

Chatstrike

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

Formation

Kaiser Permanente

TED

Kadena

BCG

Starbucks

Platonic Systems

Bluescape

Nordstrom

GoPro

Work

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Conduit Tech is a startup working to accelerate installation efficiency of HVAC systems. I plugged into their team and overhauled their application design.

Branding, Product Design, Website Design

Continuum is a startup focused on building the premier marketplace for fractional executives. I created the brand identity and led the design effort for the flagship product leading to their Series A.

Branding, Product Design, Website Design

Formation is a startup focused on providing 1:1 offer personalization for elite brands. I created the brand identity and led the design effort for the flagship product which drove over $1b in incremental revenue.

Branding, Product Design, Website Design

Chatstrike is building a platform for tech job seekers and recruiters to connect quickly—and personally. I update their brand identity and helped design their core product leading to a successful seed round.

Creative Direction, Experience Design

I led the creative direction for TED's annual conference in Vancouver for three consecutive years. It was a humbling experiencing to be a part of such a special event.

Concepting, Strategy, UI/UX Design, Prototyping

Bluescape is a cloud-based platform for real-time collaboration, making it easy for individuals and teams to create, interact with and share content. I was tasked with designing the prototype UI/UX that led to successful funding.

Kite & Lightning

Kite & Lightning

Branding, Product Design, Marketing Design

Kite & Lightning is a building controls company that I co-founded with my father (Bill Hickner) and brother (Jason Hickner). The control systems we developed are installed in over 1,200 facilities across the country and have offset millions of dollars in energy consumption.

Gates Foundation

Gates Foundation

Creative Direction, Experience Design, UI/UX Design

I designed a presentation platform for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to present information in a beautiful and consistent format for large events like SIBOS.

Branding, Design System

WorkFusion is the leading provider of Intelligent Automation solutions for enterprise companies. I worked closely with their internal design team to develop a new design system called Particle.

"Continuum wouldn't be where we are today without Ryan's invaluable contribution to our business. His design and strategic expertise helped us build a strong brand, create a top-notch product, and secure our Series A funding to fuel our growth. I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone looking to take their business to the next level."

— Nolan Church, Co-founder & CEO Continuum
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Services

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Branding —

We excel at the art of branding. Whether it's developing a name or creating a logo that leaves a lasting impression, we've got you covered.
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• Brand Strategy
• Name development
• Logo design & visual identity
• Brand guidelines development
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Product Design —

From ideation and prototyping to final production, we are committed to delivering exceptional design services that result in products that are both beautiful and functional.
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• Feature concept development
• User research
• Information architecture
• Wireframing
• User interface design
• User experience design
• Design system development
• UI/UX optimization
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Business & Marketing Design —

We understand the importance of effectively marketing your brand and communicating your unique value to the world. We can help design and build websites and all other business and marketing materials to engage your audience.
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• Website design & development
• Print design
• Social & Ad design
• Email design
• Event design
• Presentation design
• Video production & animation
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04

Build —

While our core expertise lies in design, we've also cultivated a trusted network of world-class engineers. So if you're looking for a one-stop-shop for your project, just let us know and we'll explore how we can help.
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• Frontend development
• Backend development
• Mobile development
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Interested in working together? Let's talk!

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