Ryan Hayes

Ryan Hayes – Designer

Former Chronicle Books designer, art director, letterer, and illustrator with 10+ years experience.

Overview

I'm a freelance designer looking to help others bring their books to life.
Services
Non-Fiction
Children’s Non-Fiction Cooking, Food, Wine, & Spirits Design
Fiction
Humor & Comedy Literary Fiction Middle Grade Picture Books Young Adult
Languages
English

Work experience

Chronicle Books

Jul, 2012 — Aug, 2018 (about 6 years)

As a senior designer, I art directed and designed 25-30 books and products per year. The projects ranged from books (both children's and adult trade), to games, to products, to stationery. On top of my normal list of projects, I also ideated and developed several projects (from prototyping all the way to the final product).

Running Press

Aug, 2007 — Jun, 2012 (almost 5 years)

Portfolio

Notebooks made for creatives by creatives.Introducing the Go-To Notebook: the only notebook you'll ever need. When Chronicle Books and Mohawk teamed up to create their ideal notebook, the Go-To was born, made with the highest quality of materials and designed ... read more
Cider has become the new "it" drink, with a wide range of styles popping up on restaurant menus and at neighborhood bars everywhere. Sweet, tart, sparkling, still—cider has many wonderful (and sometimes unexpected) qualities. But how to choose? For this gatewa... read more
Budding young architects—and their design-minded parents—will love exploring this set of 5 miniature board books, each touring a different room in a stylish, modern house: living room, bathroom, kitchen, garage, and bedroom. Inside, inviting illustrations of f... read more
A hilarious herd of llamas star in this laugh-out-loud twist on the game of dominoes. From Llama-nardo da Vinci to Super Llama (it's a bird, it's a plane, it's . . . a llama?), kids, families, and llama enthusiasts will have a blast matching heads to tails to ... read more
Old MacDonald had a farm E-I-E-I-O. And on that farm he had a...TRUCK?! With a DIG DIG here and a SCOOP SCOOP there, this classic folk song just got revved up! Beloved machines—the excavator, dump truck, bulldozer, and more—will have the vehicle-obsessed of al... read more
Just what kind of monkey business has befallen Mr. Hound's shop? Luckily, our team of plucky detectives has been chomping at the bit to take on their first case. When Mr. Hound hires them to investigate, they hoof it to his shop. And once they get sleuthing, w... read more
Featuring beautiful images and a lyrical text with an exquisitely readable cadence, this book gives life and meaning to all the requisite elements of a treehouse, from time, timber, and rafters to ropes of twisted twine that invite visitors to sprawl out on a ... read more
Cycle City

Alison Farrell

When little Etta the Elephant goes to her Aunt Ellen's house, she takes a journey through bicycle-filled Cycle City, a town filled with bikes of all kinds! At the end of the day, a special surprise awaits Etta—the most amazing bicycle parade imaginable. Detail... read more
Raise the stakes on the classic game of Hearts in a bone-chilling twist to the trick-taking card game! With the Queen of Vampyres hiding amongst your number, her thirst for Hearts may send everyone to an early grave. Can you strike her down before time runs ou... read more
From Beer Pong to raucous newcomers like Edward Fortyhands, this tall boy contains 50 instruction cards for iconic beer games. With the added bonus of a ping-pong ball, this party pack is the cure to all your boredom ails.
Gena/Finn

Hannah Moskowitz

Gena and Finn would have never met but for their mutual love for the popular show Up Below. Regardless of their differences—Gena is a recent high school graduate whose social life largely takes place online, while Finn is in her early twenties, job hunting and... read more
The ultimate tool for designers and creatives looking to tap into the trend of hand-drawn lettering, this workbook features step-by-step lessons on a range of styles plus more than 120 practice pages, making it the ideal place to learn and perfect this in-dema... read more
This first-ever collection of children's letters to Santa—written between 1870 and 1920—presents more than 100 charming missives, each one yet more endearing. Along with its vintage charm, timeless sentiments, and non-denominational perspective, this heartwarm... read more
In New Orleans, there lived a man who saw the streets as his calling, and he swept them clean. He danced up one avenue and down another and everyone danced along. The old ladies whistled and whirled. The old men hooted and hollered. The barbers, bead twirlers,... read more
The ultimate book and playset for vehicle-loving toddlers! Police car, fire truck, taxi, and recycling truck board books vroom and zoom in and out of three play scenes, making sure the community is safe and sound. When playtime is over, all vehicles fit snugly... read more
Inside this book, you'll find stories of 50 extraordinary people such as:Evel Knievel, who jumped his motorcycle over 14 Greyhound busesThe Iceman, the most well-preserved human, found in the ice after 5,300 yearsSam Patch, who jumped Niagara Falls for $75Hele... read more
Curious about constructions? Inside this book, you'll come face-to-face with 50 incredible structures, including: a fire-breathing octopus sculpture; the skateboard ramp you'd need to jump the Great Wall of China; a whole community of tree houses in Costa Rica... read more
Join adorable critters as they navigate the seasons and make new friends in their towering tree. Imaginative play and puzzle logic intersect as each interlocking branch of this innovative puzzle tells a new story, providing hours of entertainment. Adventure is... read more
Land Shark

Beth Ferry

The only thing Bobby wants for his birthday is a pet shark. So you can imagine his disappointment when his parents get him...a puppy. Everyone knows shark lovers can never become dog lovers. Or can they? Full of humor and heart, this book explores the idea tha... read more

Ryan has 2 reviews

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Carolina M.

Carolina M.

Aug, 2019

Awesome! Great insights into making the best possible design!
Jillian M.

Jillian M.

May, 2019

Ryan is a dream to work with. Super collaborative and quick to respond to requests and detail pick ups. I loved his finished product.

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