Ryan Griffin

BFA / MFA

Direction & Design

I am a Creative Director designing culturally resonant experiences at architectural scale. Beginning as a motion graphics designer, I developed a strong foundation in time-based media that naturally evolved into directing complex visual systems and large-scale environments. From leading multi-surface video experiences for global technology clients including Microsoft to contributing to the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival Chasing Gravity, my work extends beyond the screen—shaping how audiences encounter ideas in space and time. I develop integrated systems of typography, motion, and sound, bringing conceptual rigor and executive-level leadership to media environments where culture, technology, and public experience intersect.

contact me here: ryanleonardgriffin@gmail.com

mobile: (248) 974-2277 (txt)

graphic work (made prior to 2026)

Ryan Griffin - BFA / MFA

ryanleonardgriffin@gmail.com

(248) 974-2277

graphic, motion & sound / design & direction

specialties / education

graphic design (2D design / MFA - Cranbrook Academy of Art (2D department)

digital animation & video / BFA - College for Creative Studies (digital animation & video department)

sound / self-directed, inspired & explored

clients: 

Ford Motor Company, Latcha & Associates, Quicken Loans, Rocket Mortgage, Doclifefilms, Fast Effect, MK12, Quanta Magazine, Gensler, Microsoft, Cipher Collective, Sierra Quitiquit, JEH Productions, Synect Media, Commonwealth/McCann, Commonground, Primaloft, Pixelfire, The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, The Mill, Brunner Advertising, The Ebeling Group, Digitas, Helios Interactive, College for Creative Studies, Prologue Films, Blind Wink productions, Gilbert Silverman, Organic, Chrysler Corporation, Jeep, Dodge, Vectorform, Clear Magazine, +8 records / m_nus, Octane Design, IMX Cosmetics, Hemmingway +a/studios, John Deer, DMCVB (Visit Detroit Magazine), Lawrence Tech University, Hamilton Anderson Architects, Logicos, Jeep Chairs, Planet-E records, General Motors, BF Goodrich, Jaguar, Mazda & others.