Ryan Brandon Hsiao

Graphic Designer from Taiwan whose design practice revolves around balancing functional visual and typographic systems with the element of fun. He finds meaningful details in his surroundings, dives deep into conceptual rabbit holes, and reflects narratives in the realms of arts and culture, music, architecture, and everything human-centric.

Currently @ Once–Future Office
Previously @ RISD Design Guild

Fantasma


Repackaging for Cornelius's magnum opus,
the Shibuya-kei album to end all Shibuya-kei albums

2024


Kinmen
Battlefield Culture


Honoring the richly multicultural island 
with its political and turbulent history

2023




A Conversation with Kurt Woerpel


Creative advice and insights from the Brooklyn-based
art director, graphic designer, and illustrator

2023

RISD
Commencement



Celebrating learning through making with the next group of up-and-coming artists and designers

2024



Lobster Exhibit


American narratives surrounding the iconic red crustacean, hidden histories from cuisines to conflicts in geography

2023


Kinaxis APAC AMPLIFY


Celebratory, playful, and productive retreat for international members of the Canada-based software company

2024


Marks & LogoTypes for Wearables


A wearable crossover between El Lissitzky’s typographic manifestoes and contemporary clothing brands

2023


It Takes A Village


RISD Graphic Design’s homage to the collective
creative learning experience of the graduating class


2024



Star Castle Bookstore


Evolving the look of a family-owned bookstore as they approach their 15th year running

2022



Closing
Announcement


Zine for the routine PA segment at a long-standing department store in Taiwan

2023