Ryan Schlesinger is a Baltimore-native visual designer with 4 years of experience in identity systems, motion, UI/UX, and web. Ryan holds Masters Degrees in Graphic Design and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). He thrives in diverse, fast-paced environments and strongly emphasizes system-based thinking, human-centered design, and the application of intentional craft.
In his free time he enjoys drawing, painting, DJ-ing, playing pool and imagining the future.
Experience
Lead Designer
UI/UX Researcher
Media Designer
Product Designer
Design Lead
Visual Designer
Kognitos, 2025-Present
Iowa State University, 2023-2026
Fence & Deck Connection, May-Aug 2024
Carbon Leap, Feb-May 2024
72 Undefined, Jan-May 2024
Freelance, 2022 - Present
Info
Exhibitions, Galleries, Workshops
GeoGames Symposium
UN-PROMPTED: Promoting AI Literacy Through Alternative Interaction & Experience.
Designing for Connection: Al and the Culture of Care (1st Place)
All-Makers Eve Creation Contest (1st Place)
AI TouchDesigner Workflow Workshop
ISU Graphic Design Graduate Exhibition
Ecologies of Care II
Theatre of Vibrations Live Show
May 2026
Exhibition: Feb 16 - 20, 2026
Workshop: Feb 27, 2026
November 2025
October 2024
April 2024
May 2024
April 2024
April, May 2024 | September 2025
Expertise
Animation/Motion
Creative Direction
Design Research
Editorial
Events
Identity/Branding
Illustration
UI/UX
Web
Adobe Suite
Blender
Cavalry
Cursor
Figma Suite
Framer
Google Suite
React / HTML / CSS
TouchDesigner