Ryan Wake
Digital Craftsman
AI-Enhanced Front-End Engineering • UX Systems Leadership • Scalable Digital Product Architecture
About.
Inspired by the Process
Artist, Graphic Designer, Art Director, Web Designer, Front-End Developer, Sr. Associate Director of UX, Sr. Developer, Husband, Father.
My journey through various roles has shaped me. Amid them all, being a Husband and Father remains paramount. My family fuels my creativity and takes precedence.
I am a highly skilled and versatile digital craftsman with a passion for creating compelling and user-centric experiences based in Northwest Indiana. I specialize in Front End Development, UX/UI Design, and Graphic Design. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and years of experience, I have a deep understanding of design principles and a keen eye for detail. My goal is to craft innovative solutions that not only look visually appealing but also enhance user satisfaction and engagement.
the Work.
A few Case Studies
Recent Launches.
What I have been up to?
Wastequip
In progress, view on Pantheon.
mk North America
In progress. View on Pantheon.
VRP Group
In progress. View on Pantheon.
Please note, all design work was done by the team at StraightNorth.
Matt Fioca
CIO at IncidentClear
Ryan’s great. Very professional and always got me thinking why things should be designed the way that they are designed. Working with Ryan has helped improve my own work and how I interact with design.
Jessica Sandy
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager at The University of Chicago
As a senior front end developer at the University of Chicago, Ryan demonstrated thoughtful design and development expertise. He operated independently and established himself as a leader on my team. Several of my team’s projects were brought to completion under budget because of Ryan’s ability to streamline processes without sacrificing quality. I would enthusiastically rehire him.
Jay Callicott
Head of Engineering at Mediacurrent
I had the pleasure of working with Ryan on multiple client projects. Ryan is a hardworking, talented frontend developer who gets things done. I was impressed by his ability to focus and accomplish tough problems. I had confidence that whatever the task was, Ryan would work diligently to deliver quality results for our clients.