Tools
Figma XD Abstract Miro
Photoshop
Illustrator
Fullstory
UserTesting.com
Skills
Journey Mapping Wireframing
Prototyping UI Design Usability Testing Design Systems
Visual Design
Branding & Identity
Socials
About Me
Ryan Novak was born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended Western Carolina University for two years before transferring to Appalachian State University where he achieved his BFA in graphic design in 2013. Ryan now calls Charlotte, North Carolina home and has been working with Lowe’s since 2017.
As a designer, he is inspired by solutioning for complex elements and reducing these to a simplistic design, finding enjoyment in providing a more seamless, customer-focused experience.
In his free time Ryan enjoys traveling with his family, giving back to the community, and discovering new, creative techniques to produce compelling drone and video footage for his travel vlog.
“Design isn’t about the final product, it’s about the blood, sweat and tears you drew to accomplish it.”
We often look at design as simply a final piece that contains only aesthetic value, but often forget that behind this work; passion, failure and determination are the backbone of what makes it so beautiful, providing the viewer an experience they can enjoy and participate in.
Favorite quotes
"Genius is the ability to reduce the complicated to the simple."
— C.W. Ceram
"A vision is like a dream—it will disappear unless we do something with it. Do something big or do something small. But stop wondering and go on an adventure."