About Me

No Tall Tale...

I began designing websites about 4 years ago. Well, at least I began learning way back then. Much of what I have learned I can attribute to working for Dogs of Design Studios and all they have taught me.

In the fall of 2008, I will be attending the University of California Santa Barbara with a declared major of Electrical Engineering. (Woo!)

Now, I know what you're probably thinking right now: "How does a guy who's been working in a creative design studio go to school for engineering!?!"

The answer is quite simple really.

I want to create.

No matter what I choose to do with the rest of my life as a profession, I quite simply have a desire to create rather than become stuck in a mundane, repetitive, dead end job.

A lot of this has to do with some of the influences in my life.

Foremost, my Uncle Max probably has pushed me the most--creatively. Through work as well as a good deal of his satyrical commentary during most modern cinematography--my perspective on the world around me slowly shifted from simply watching--to experiencing.

I've learned a lot from him, and I am very greatful for all that I have learned.

I admire you.

My strongest influence and advocate of my academic prowess has been my Grandfather Barry. He has, without fail, always continued to challenge my mind and tantalize it with new tidbits of information. New levels of education that always offered something more to the world around me. It is because of him that I worked so hard to get to where I am now, and it is because of him that I can afford to go.

Thank you.

My father, Michael Ryan, taught me how to live my life. The things that I have taken from my father are my most prized knowledgeable possessions.

My dad taught me how to behave with the utmost courtesy and respect for others, that no man or woman who enters into my home should go without a friendly hug or warm embrace.

My dad taught me how to be strong in both my emotional and physical countenance; that the ability to communicate with others and connect with them is one of the most important things I could ever learn how to do...

We are all very much alone in this world, and it is only by communicating with each other that we can become secure in our existence here on earth. I am very greatful that I was capable of learning all of the things that my dad has taught me, but most of all I am greatful that my dad is strong enough of heart to open himself up to me to show me how to love others.

I love you.

& So, for the past 18 years I have been molded, groomed, and raised to become who I am today. Maybe not intentionally by any of the people listed above, but no person has had a greater hand in my growth than my mother, Sherrie Ryan. I may give her a harder time than any other person alive, but I love her with all of my heart and can be nothing less than absolutely greatful for everything that she has done for me.

I love you.

Simply Dedications

To Aunt Eileen, thank you for showing me how to be compassionate. Your heart, and your love for those close to you in your life has done more to teach me how powerful feelings of love can be when you care for someone and aren't afraid to let them show. You give those around you strength--Thank You. I love you.

To Grandma Harriet, thank you for being my caretaker and most steadfast guardian especially when I was younger. You may have spoiled me rotten when I was waited on hand and foot everyday for 6 years after elementary school everyday, but I am greatful the life that I have been blessed with. Thank you. I love you.

To Aunt Bobbie, thank you for teaching how to let go and laugh. In the word's of Charlie Chaplin:

& So I will thank you for each moment of joyous laughter that I have taken part in. I love you.

These people have all brought me to where I am today.

These people have all had a major affect on who I am today.

Thank you.