Product Designer & Developer
Hey there! Creativity often thrives in a bit of chaos—because let’s be honest, the design process can get a little messy sometimes. But that's where the magic happens, turning ideas into polished, customer-friendly products.
Product Highlights
There are a lot of products to choose from! Here are just a few highlights to explore.
Media Platforms
Unified disparate media platforms for podcasts, videos, and music by reworking the information architecture and designing a scalable product for a consistent user experience across Apple TV, mobile apps, and websites.
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Mixtape
A place for everything. Project details available soon.
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P4O Platform
Led the design & development of a platform that supercharged internal content reviewers to use AI to speed up their review process, increasing team efficiency and accuracy by more than 10x.
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WebMob Site
Developed an internal website that enables stakeholders to monitor project progress and access style guides, fostering greater transparency and collaboration.
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Wribbn
Co-founded a startup and raised funding for an all-in-one listing app. Created entry points for users to add and consume content across platforms including browser extensions and embedded content.
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Crisis Response
Designed and developed a training platform for emergency responders with a focus on accessibility, achieving a WCAG compliance score of 96%.
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Donor Cloud
Redesigned & developed a donation experience, increasing the completion rate by 35%, and created a donor platform for managing donor information, enhancing user engagement and data management.
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Educational Media Foundation
For outsourced design projects, I act as a developer and mentor to junior designers, providing feedback before ultimately developing the final product.
Case Study SoonFigma
VS Code
Tailwind
Next.js
Photoshop
OpenAI
Arc Browser
Craft Docs
Accessibility in web design & the responsibility of developers
The rise of the TikTok pattern
The confusing obsession with wireless charging
Do Netflix, HBO, Apple, Google, Hulu, Twitter and Spotify, agree with these designers?
The accessibility rating for 5 popular websites — how did they score?
Framer Motion is easy and powerful
Hey, friends!
I've been doing this for over 15 years and continuously learning from both success and failure. Empathy? Yep. Usability testing? Yep. Aligning business and customer goals? You know it!
It all started with a digital training tutorial for a Pepsi bottling plant. I designed the UI in Photoshop (Figma didn't exist yet) and coded the software with Lingo using Macromedia Director. Didn't I say I've been doing this for a long time? I've done product design for years until rediscovering my love for coding; now I do both.
I've worked with startups, co-founded a startup, raised angel investments, and worked with agencies. These experiences taught me that successful products result from teams with no egos, where creative contributions come from everyone.
In my journey, I've embraced the beauty of diversity and the richness of different perspectives. My interactions and experiences are guided by a deep appreciation for every individual's unique story. I strive to create a space where everyone feels valued and understood.
~ Ryan
Faves
Just a few of my favorite things.
Podcasts
These are some amazing podcasts with talented hosts and fascinating insights!
Apps
These are my top picks for showcasing great design and user-centered development.
Thank You!
Appreciate you taking the time to check out my portfolio 👍
Designed & developed by Ryan Houk