Ryan Madden

UX Design | Product Design | Information Architecture | Visual Design

ryan@maddics.com

602-529-2010

Experience

UX Designer

University of Phoenix

2017 – Present | Phoenix, AZ

Design user-centered experiences for web platforms, apps, virtual classrooms, and LMS.

Collaborate with stakeholders to establish clear product vision, develop wireframes and prototypes.

Align designs with business goals and user needs to drive impact.

Create intuitive navigation systems for improved user satisfaction and reduced bounce rates.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, conduct user research, and translate to engaging experiences.

Multimedia Developer

University of Phoenix

2002 – 2017 | Phoenix, AZ

Created engaging multimedia content to effectively communicate with the target audience.

Implemented multimedia projects across various platforms for seamless integration of multimedia elements.

Applied visual storytelling principles to craft compelling narratives, enhancing audience engagement and information retention.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver multimedia projects within budget and timeline.

Aligned multimedia designs with brand identity and project objectives, balancing creativity and strategic thinking.

Effectively communicated design concepts and collaborated with stakeholders for feedback and project success.

Creative Director | Product Designer

OneDisc.com

1998 – 2001 | Saint Paul, MN

Led web and application design, development, and consulting efforts, resulting in enhanced user experiences and improved product performance.

Collaborated with stakeholders to align product design with business objectives and customer expectations.

Spearheaded the design of software for national and international distribution, focusing on multi-language compatibility.

Product Designer

3M Corp., Corporate Research

1994 – 1998 | Saint Paul, MN

Developed innovative marketing, product, and operational web-based initiatives across various 3M divisions.

Contributed to the creation of CD-based eLearning platforms and web-based applications, effectively enhancing user engagement and knowledge retention.

Played a key role in driving digital transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration of technology into 3M's business processes.

Skills

UX Design

Product Design

Information Architecture

Interaction Design

UX Writing

Visual Design

Brand Design

Infographics

Illustration

Development

HTML + CSS

Javascript

JQuery

Bootstrap

WordPress

Education

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA
B.A. Creative Writing

Google UX Design Certificate