Ryan McDonald

Ryan helps lead projects from the earliest conversations through final delivery, combining creative leadership with architectural expertise to shape solutions that are both thoughtful and buildable. As Executive Creative Director and Architect, he focuses on understanding each client’s goals, assembling the right team and guiding the experience from concept to completion. His background spans architecture, remodels, tenant improvements and large-scale branded environments, and he’s especially strong at translating big ideas into real-world experiences that connect with people. At DI, Ryan brings a collaborative, design-led approach to every project, backed by the technical perspective of a registered architect and years of experience leading teams through complex work. His perspective is rooted in listening first, solving the right problem and delivering work that meaningfully serves the client and their audience.