Ryan Putnam

Ryan Putnam is a seasoned brand designer and creative director with extensive experience in leading design teams and developing brand identities across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Brand Designer at Perplexity since June 2024, Ryan has a rich background that includes creative leadership roles at notable companies such as Facebook, Carbon Health, Dropbox, and Rype Arts, with a focus on brand strategy, product illustration systems, and team management. Ryan also founded Putnam Studio in January 2015, directing a team in creating innovative brand systems and marketing illustrations for major clients like Airbnb, Pinterest, and Credit Karma. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from Colorado State University, earned from 2000 to 2004.