Having previously studied art & fashion Ryan graduated with honours from Westminster University with a degree, master’s then subsequent post graduate degree in architecture. Ryans love for design enabled career flexibility which allowed Ryan to excel at some of the most renowned firms in the region but most importantly successfully tackle: commercial architecture, interior architecture, landscaping, way finding, experiential design, product design, graphic & web design, product design, branding, exhibition design, fit out and residential architecture - completing prominent projects in all mentioned fields, most notably having worked on 5 of the 7 original major Saudi projects and with his own designs on palm Jumeirah, emirates hills, Dubai hills, Jeddah, Riyadh & Abu Dhabi. Ryan is currently the director of architecture and design for JAD & Jones Renovations a dual license company providing design, architecture, and interiors as well as building and technical services. Ryan sits on the RIBA (royal institute of British architects) Committee for the MENA region for a 3rd consecutive year.