Ryan is an independent Art Director and Designer working across apparel, beauty, fashion, sport, and technology.

His practice is rooted in the conviction that design should not merely solve problems but create environments—spaces for exploration, autonomy, and connection. He collaborates closely with global brands, individuals, and cultural institutions, crafting systems that embrace difference, amplify narratives, and celebrate the breadth of culture, history, and possibility.

Rejecting the transactional notion of design as service to the client alone, he champions a model where the people we work with are our collaborators, and the people we work for are the audience. This distinction informs the pursuit of design as a medium for empowerment—one that is radically autonomous and deeply human.

Past and present engagements include adidas, BYREDO, H. Lorenzo, Interscope Records, Lane Crawford, Nike, RCA Records, Samsung,
Song for The Mute, SSENSE, Yauatcha, and more. His work has been featured by Browsing Mode, Design Everywhere, GQ, Highsnobiety, Hypebeast, Siteinspire, Maxibestof, The Brand Identity, among others.

For proposals and inquiries, please reach out to r@ryanmaeland.com