Studying at Kendall College of Art and Design and pioneering digital photography and digital design in their infancy, Ryan Velting honed his design experience serving as beta tester, developer and course instructor to some of the biggest names in digital editing software, such as Adobe and Corel. Through his design companies Rugged Moose and Brave Rhino, Ryan manages small teams of local graphic designers for startup and small business projects.
web
developer
Ryan is a designer and coder, a passionate UI/UX Web Designer who insists on beautiful and functional user experiences where less is more. He’s also a Front-end and Back-end Developer, meaning he codes the parts of the website you interact with as well as what’s going on behind the scene.
small
business
brand consultant
From finding that perfect domain name, to developing an effective logo, to creating a well-defined and executed brand strategy, Ryan Velting handcrafts strong, successful brands. Whether you’re a startup, young small business, or established business looking to re-brand, Ryan will take you and your business through all the right steps to create a strong, effective brand for your company.
ryan's recent projects
RYAN’S PERSONAL PROJECTS | RUGGED MOOSE PROJECTS | BRAVE RHINO PROJECTS
news & updates
GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECTS | NEWS & UPDATES | RAMBLINGS
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Based in Grand Rapids Michigan, Ryan Velting is founder and owner of creative firms Rugged Moose and Brave Rhino. Ryan serves as lead designer for each and every design project both firms handle.
