Ryan Schwalm

I’m a methodical creative who believes in unleashing imagination, challenging conventions, and cultivating creativity to build a more inspired, joyous, and originative world.

As a storytelling leader with a proven track record of success in creative direction, branding, design, product, gaming, and more, I excel at creating experiences and leading teams that push past the ordinary, resulting in impactful, award-winning work for Fortune 500 companies, startups, creative agencies and beyond.

Pop-a-tot was an innovative browser-based puzzle game on the GrubHub platform to solve a business challenge for the online ordering giant.

Pitched as a “Good Reads meets MasterClass,” BookClub connects readers to authors through one-on-one interviews and educational-focused courses. I created the story of each book club through scripts, branding, video editing, motion graphics, and more.

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Technology Consultancy

This modern manufacturing consultancy required a fresh approach to its brand story and identity. I revamped the brand style, encompassing everything from the logo to messaging, as well as designing a sleek and efficient website that effectively communicated the company’s commitment to modernization.

Through strategic organization and refinement of Rise Buildings’ solution offerings, I created a compelling brand message and purpose, fueling the rapid growth of this real estate technology startup to its remarkable acquisition of $100 million by VTS.

By challenging traditional perceptions of construction and design, I spearheaded the storytelling of Skender’s brand identity, shaping it through video production, graphics, and more; enabling them to materialize their vision of delivering exceptional building experiences while establishing Skender as a premier brand in the industry.

The Food You Love

GrubHub’s immense success can be attributed to its unwavering focus on customer experience. As a part of the award-winning creative team, we breathed life into this experience through captivating brand storytelling. The renowned “Food You Love” campaign played a pivotal role, driving an astounding 100% YOY growth across the board, leading to the acquisition of competitors, and ultimately culminating in a successful IPO for GrubHub.