RYAN

ART DIRECTOR

Ryan is an Art Director at UX is Fine and a Maryland Institute College of Art alumnus, with a strong foundation in graphic design and visual systems. He specializes in high-end, AAA experiences, with a sharp eye for typography, composition, and clarity.
His work spans titles like Valorant, Elder Scrolls Legends, and Starship Troopers, where he’s known for breaking down complex design problems into clean, effective solutions. At UXIF, Ryan focuses on building cohesive visual languages that hold up across the full player experience—from concept through production. He brings a methodical, detail-driven approach that ensures the work is both visually strong and built to scale.

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SQUANCH GAMES

A sequel to the comedic FPS with interstellar talking weapons (now with skateboards).

HIGH ON LIFE 2

Artwork for the game "The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria" featuring three dwarf characters in armor with weapons, standing on rocks inside a dark cave with a large bright opening behind them.

FREE RANGE GAMES

A survival game for PC and consoles, set in the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

lotr: return to moria

Illustration of diverse characters including a robot, a lion rider, a muscular green creature, a beard warrior, a small robot dog, and a tiny armored robot, with the word 'WILDCARD' at the top, suggesting a game or animated series.

WILDCARD ALLIANCE

Wildcard

A PvP collectible-card-based arena action game with a pro-sports design aesthetic.

Digital artwork of two characters facing each other with a large diamond-shaped crystal between them, set against a fiery orange and red background. One character has a feline look with a hat, and the other appears more humanoid with braided hair and an armored outfit. The title 'SHARDBOUND' is at the bottom.

BAZOOKA TANGO

Shardbound

A tactical strategy card game set in a sci-fi/fantasy world.

Artwork for the game 'Towerborne' featuring four adventurers in armor and masks walking towards a floating fortress in the sky, with green grass and trees in the foreground.

STOIC STUDIO

A side-scrolling action RPG where players defend humanity’s last stronghold in a post-apocalyptic world.

TOWERBORNE

Colorful digital illustration features animated characters including a bear, a panda, and a mouse dressed in a bear costume, with a castle and a knight on horseback in the background, and the text 'Mobile Games' at the bottom.

VARIOUS STUDIOS

UI/UX design across hit mobile titles — from bubble shooters to AR thrillers.

Mobile Games