Ryan Leonard Griffin
Detroit Mi. USA
me@ryanleonardgriffin.com (or) ryan@modeofproof.com

PROFILE:
Extensive experience in graphic design and time based media. Thrives under pressure and has been referred to as a secret weapon. Known for next level tactics.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Motion Graphics, Graphic Design, Critical Thinking, Video Editing, Art Direction, Web and Sound Design

EDUCATION:
Cranbrook Academy of Art, Masters of Fine Arts (2005 - 2007) (2d design department)
College for Creative Studies, Bachelors of Fine Arts (1995 - 2000) (digital animation and video department)

COLLECTIONS:
“Street Capitalism” poster, part of the Gilbert Silverman art collection (2007)

EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLICATIONS:
Graduate Degree Show (2007 Cranbrook Art Museum)
Cranbrook Open Studio (2007 Graduate Book)
Month of Silence (2007 Cranbrook Forum Gallery)
Big Mouth Strikes Again (2006 Cranbrook Forum Gallery)
Cranbrook Video Festival (2006)
Cranbrook 2d department self produced zine "The People Say"
Output 09 (student graphic design publication 2006) www.inputoutput.de
Video presentation at Teach Me Stories (Venice Italy 2005) www.teachme.it

SOFTWARE:
a bunch

EXPERIENCE:
Helios Interactive (2009)
_composed and arranged various sound elements for use in an INTEL augmented reality project.
Salvadoria (2009)
_developed brand, logo, typography, art direction and web design.
College for Creative Studies (2008 - currently)
_Assistant Professor - Advertising Design Department
Prologue Films (2008) http://www.prologue.com
_assisted in the logo/brand creation for blind wink productions
Organic (2007 - 2008) http://www.organic.com
_ sound and motion (SoMo) division team member
_ produced content for bank of america signage in NYC
_ animated chrysler aspen hybrid microsite
_ team member for 2008 jeep website brainstorm (FWA award winner november 2008)
_ animated 2009 website ram 1500 truck reveal (dodge.com)
_ animated pop up book functionality for cherokee extreme website (jeep international)
_ animated content for dodge journey website (dodge.com)
International Academy of Design and Technology (2008)
_ instructed a digital audio class
College for Creative Studies (fall 2007)
_instructor for 2 2d animation/after effects courses
MK12 (2007) http://www.mk12.com
_in-studio, freelance tactical design and research
Mode Of Proof Multimedia (2000 - Currently) http://www.modeofproof.com
_self initiated multimedia studio/collective
Constratus Inc. (2006 - 2007)
_provided animation and video editing for Yahoo! web-based campaigns
_animated video production for yahoo! video shown in time square NYC
Blazaebla Music and Publishing (2003 - 2007) http://www.blazaebla.com
_provided branding and visual identity
_provided designs for products and music releases
_designed and maintained website
Vectorform (2005 - 2007) http://www.vectorform.com
_designed and edited Microsoft video productions
_designed, produced and edited 3Dimensional Services video productions
_designed and edited Daimler Chrysler Financial Services video productions
_produced sound fx and music for use in various productions
Architecture Records NYC (2005)
_packaging and typographic design for Rough Robot "check the rack" cd release
Clear Magazine / Clear Works (2004 - 2005)
_designed and produced web identity
_designed and produced video presentation used at Art Basil 2005
_designed Be-Clear website and identity
_designed Amuleti J fashion line catalog fall 2006
_designed various ads and marketing material for use in Clear magazine
Life Goes On (independent film) (2004)
_designed website
_produced and edited trailer
Paint Cans and Politics (independent film) (2004)
_produced custom font for use in film
_produced and edited scenes within film
Daniel Brian and Associates (2004)
_produced and designed elements and storyboards for Henry Ford Hospitals
Octane Design (2002 - 2005) http://www.octanedetroit.com
_designed and produced identity for use on web and collateral
_produced demo reel
_designed and created animation elements for Hemmingway +a/studios website and video projects
_lead motion graphic designer for IMX Cosmetics video project
_animated and designed content for IMX Cosmetics website
_produced video/animation for Hamilton Anderson Associates project
_web content designer for Hamilton Anderson Associates website
_animator, web and graphic designer for The Next Market product campaigns
_motion graphics and video producer for NASA SATS division video
_web designer and graphic designer for Jeep chairs project
_video producer for Planet-E video project at the DEMF
_graphic design for various productions/features in Visit Detroit magazine
Video Design Inc. / O2 Creative Solutions / Visual Concepts (2000 - 2002)
_lead motion and graphic designer for "Bobs Job" television program
_motion graphics designer for Ford Motor Company auto show exhibits
_motion graphics designer for Ford Motor Company Smart vehicle campaign
_animator for Ford Motor Company off road presentation
_animator and motion graphics designer for Chevrolet auto show exhibits
_video producer for AC Delco "tech of the year" presentations
_motion graphics for Jaguar in-house presentation
_motion graphics for Hummer video production
_motion graphics for Mazda video production
Jimi Tenor (2001)
_produced an experimental music video
C-Pop Gallery (2000)
_helped with gallery shows and exhibitions
Wayne County R.E.S.A. (2000)
_developed content for use in the Wayne county school district
_animated and designed how-to videos to help teachers navigate the web
Plus8 / M_nus records (2000)
_8mm film production