About Me
Hi! I’m Ryan, a product designer with 6+ years of experience designing internal systems and digital products for Fortune 500 companies across the restaurant, healthcare, finance, and appliance industries. I have a background in graphic design and computer science, and I’m passionate about exploring new tech and shipping beautiful and thoughtfully crafted design.
Currently, I’m designing at Domino’s and helping people eat more pizza. I’m open to full-time opportunities in the Seattle area, with a particular interest in Design Engineer roles.
Let’s chat! Email me at ryan.s.derolf@gmail.com ↗
Skills & Specialties
Full Lifecycle Development →
I work across the full product lifecycle, from early discovery and strategy through implementation and iteration. I stay closely involved through delivery, partnering with product and engineering to ensure design intent is preserved as ideas become real products.
Systems Thinking →
I combine visual design with a systems-oriented mindset. Whether shaping product architecture, defining reusable patterns, or building design systems from the ground up, I focus on creating foundations that remain coherent as products scale.
Navigating Ambiguity →
Much of my work has taken place in environments where the problem space is undefined and requirements are still taking shape. I enjoy helping teams move forward through uncertainty, using research to build confidence in a direction and iterative exploration to refine solutions as they evolve.
Enabling Collaborative Thinking →
Some of the strongest ideas in my work have originated outside of design teams. I focus on creating environments where people feel comfortable sharing rough thoughts, observations, and questions, then help shape those into a cohesive product direction.
Design Values
Storytelling for Impact →
I use storytelling to help create alignment, shared understanding and buy-in within teams. A compelling story can turn disconnected insights into a clear direction that people are excited to build.
Leading with Curiosity →
I’ve built deep operational knowledge and understanding of users through observation, curiosity, and deliberate learning. I prioritize asking thoughtful questions over providing immediate answers, as the best solutions often emerge from a deeper understanding of the problem.
Intuition and Taste →
Intuition and taste are an important part of my design practice, working alongside evidence-based decision making. I use experience and judgment to help teams surface opportunities earlier and create products with a clear and distinct point of view.
Embracing Evolution →
As design tools and processes evolve, so will the role of a designer. I’m energized by teams that adopt new technologies thoughtfully, without losing focus on judgment, craft and product quality.