BEN RYAN

My name is Ben Ryan. I’m a graphic designer with 10+ years experience in print, digital, and web design.

I think work should be fun.
I think design is fun.
So, I like what I do.

I love structure and grid systems, but know when to break the rules when needed. I’m from Cleveland, but I currently live in Chicago. I will always root for Cleveland sports teams, but will be forever disappointed by the Browns. I like to be involved in all things creative – I like to design things, I like to draw and take pictures of things, I like to build things, and I like to make music.

Apart from design, music and photography are my biggest passions. I’ve played guitar in bands since the sixth grade, I’m a recording engineer in my spare time, I’m obsessed with film photography, and I make my own music gear, including tube amplifiers, guitars, microphone preamps, compressors, and speaker cabinets.

I received my design education from Kent State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in 2009.

Need more info? Download my résumé.

Want to work together? Have any questions? Email me at benjamin.shamus@gmail.com. I look forward to talking with you about whatever you want to talk about.