Ryan Taylor

Background

About Ryan Taylor

Think Yorkshire sensibilities, meets German efficiency, meets Mancunian charm. I used to be that guy who founded and ran Umlaut—that Berlin and Manchester-based branding agency—for ten years. Now I've gone rogue, under a new name—Dead Keen—a solo design and development studio, also based in Berlin and Manchester, offering agency solutions at a fraction of the cost. Along with a selection of handpicked collaborators, I'm bringing solutions to tech-start-ups, professional services, and kickass businesses, in a consultative and hands-on approach, without the faff, the fluff, or the corporate waffle. I designed, developed, and actively curate the music playlist platform, Scratch (which is now in beta, you should check it out!), and I am a regular writer for Shutterstock. Other than that, I’m learning German and piano, trying to learn how to fly my drone, but it isn't going too well, I love Japanese cuisine, and I’m a hopeless Apple fanboy — soz ‘bout it. Oh yea, and music. Music is big for me. Think disco, funk, soul, 90’s RnB, and early hiphop. IRL, you’ll often find me misbehaving at HMD's Berlin residency at the Prince Charles by Moritzplatz — dancing is fuel for the soul, you know. So, if you're after a no-nonsense approach to bringing your brand to life, need a killer app or website, or just want to chat about how we can make your business shine brighter than a disco ball at a rave, let's connect. I promise to keep my Yorkshire sarcastic wit to a minimum (no guarantees, though). Have a great day!