Ryan Matthew is a New York-based creative director and experiential strategist specializing in event design, artistic direction, and brand storytelling.
With a background in luxury events, experiential activations, and marketing, Ryan blends strategy with design to craft immersive moments for both brands and private clients. His work spans high-profile brand collaborations, private events, and bespoke weddings, all driven by a passion for style, craft, innovation, and meticulous execution.
Ryan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Strategic Design and Management from Parsons School of Design at The New School, and leads his creative practice Studio RM.
“For [Ryan], who studied at Parsons School of Design and cut his teeth alongside designers like Phillip Lim, Carlos Campos, and Thierry Lasry, along with creatives like Sara Arnell and Kelly Cutrone, commencing a design project starts with throwing the rules to the wayside.”
Throughout his career, Ryan has worked across roles and projects with:
\ 3.1 Phillip Lim
\ SERHANT.
\ SERHANT. Signature
\ Ryan Serhant
\ Netflix
\ World Of Wonder
\ Potion Media
\ Joe & The Juice
\ P.F. Candle Co.
\ 11:11 Media
\ Respective Collective
\ The High Line
\ MAC
\ Van Wyck & Van Wyck
\ Workshop Worldwide
\ Major Food Group
\ Carlos Campos
\ Blackstone
\ 100 Vandam
\ Chloe Tucker Caine
\ Livingetc
\ Olfactory NYC
\ CoolHunting
\ Revelie & Raoul’s
\ Landow New York
\ Gallarus Ventures
\ Fallen Media
\ PUBLIC
\ Soho Grand Hotel
\ The Metropolitan Museum of Art
\ Various Private Clients & Families
[Event Design, Courtesy of Nexflix]