Matt Ryan
About Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan is a Product Design Lead with over a decade of experience in creating customer-facing digital products. He has held positions at Envato and Culture Amp, and he emphasizes user-centered design and effective solutions.
Current Role as Product Design Lead
Matt Ryan serves as the Product Design Lead at Envato, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leading product design initiatives and overseeing the design team. His responsibilities include developing product strategies and ensuring that design processes align with user needs. Ryan emphasizes the importance of usability testing and advocates for validated learning to enhance design effectiveness.
Previous Experience at Envato
Prior to his current role, Matt Ryan worked at Envato as a Senior UX Designer from 2017 to 2021. During this four-year tenure, he contributed to various projects aimed at improving user experience across Envato's digital products. His work involved collaborating with cross-functional teams to create customer-facing solutions that addressed user needs.
Background in Product Design
Before joining Envato, Matt Ryan was a Product Designer at Culture Amp for a brief period in 2016. His experience also includes working as a Graphic Designer at The Promotions Factory from 2006 to 2009 and as a Web Designer & Developer at Struck & Spink in 2010. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of design principles and user-centered approaches.
Education and Expertise
Matt Ryan studied at RMIT University, where he developed foundational skills in design. He possesses a decade of experience in creating customer-facing digital products, with strengths in product strategy, team leadership, and usability testing. His expertise extends to design recruitment, rapid prototyping, and concept development, allowing him to effectively lead design projects.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Matt Ryan believes that effective design prioritizes crafting solutions that meet user needs rather than focusing solely on aesthetics. He emphasizes the importance of understanding user requirements to create purposeful experiences. His approach includes advocating for validated learning in design processes, which enhances the overall effectiveness of product development.