I’m a visual storyteller at heart.

I help creative teams deliver authentic storytelling and innovative UX design, building long-term trust, engagement and loyalty. 

Driven by a commitment to purpose-driven work, I help build brands that empower people to live better lives. 

KEN LYONS

CREATIVE DIRECTION  |  UX
DESIGN  |  EDITORIAL

UX DESIGN | AUDIENCE GROWTH

CREATIVE DIRECTION | PAID SOCIAL

UX DESIGN | LANDING PAGES

With unique experience in creative leadership, UX design, editorial, visual editing, content strategy and branding, I bring together authentic storytelling, design thinking, and data-driven insights to shape content that builds engagement, trust and loyalty. 

KEN LYONS

CREATIVE DIRECTION  |  UX DESIGN  |  EDITORIAL

Shaped by my start as an award-winning editorial visual editor, creative director and designer, I bring a unique perspective and skillset to creative leadership. I lead teams in developing authentic brand stories and client campaigns that drive engagement, trust and loyalty. With proven success in UX design, content strategy, and cross-platform storytelling, I work alongside creative teams in developing innovative solutions that solve both simple and complex challenges.

CONNECT

With unique experience in creative leadership, UX design, editorial, visual editing, content strategy and branding, I bring together authentic storytelling, design thinking, and data-driven insights to shape content that builds engagement, trust and loyalty. 

CONNECT

UX DESIGN | CIRCULAR CTA

Seeing a drop in newsletter subscribers told us we needed to re-think our CTA’s across the site. The surprising winner was a new, circular mobile sign-up, increasing new subscriptions 245% and total subscribers to 1.4M.

MY ROLE

UX design (Figma), Digioh design, circular ideation, testing and tracking.

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CREATIVE | FRONTLINE FINANCES

A new landing page for military personal finance content brought a 10% jump in readership of related content.

My Role

UX design, illustration editing, the name Frontline Finances.

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EDITORIAL | VISUAL EDITING

DRILLING THROUGH DANGER

Each year, workers who produce the oil and gas so vital to providing energy, face dangerous work conditions. The project, using stories, photography and video included the entire visuals team. It was recognized with multiple Emmy Awards.

RECOGNITION

Pulitzer Prize | Theater Shooting

Pulitzer Finalist | Colorado Wildfires

Emmy Award | Overall Excellence

Emmy Award | Community Service

Trust and Leadership

“Ken brings tremendous knowledge of the industry, and he’s a great leader to boot. Within a short period of time at our company, he gained the trust of his entire team.”

Lexi Grant

TPH Vice President

Optimal User Experiences

“Ken is a passionate and skilled creative leader who works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to solve problems. He believes in designing optimal user experiences that drive positive metrics for the business.”

Wendy Dittamore

TPH Audience Director

UX DESIGN | CIRCULAR CTA

An innovative, circular, fly-in increased the percentage of organic subscribers.

MY ROLE

UX design, circular shape, Iterable integration.

New Sign-ups
+ 0 %
Subscriptions
+ 0 M

CREATIVE | FRONTLINE FINANCES

A new landing page for military personal finance content brought a 10% jump in readership of related content.

MY ROLE

UX design, illustration editing, the name Frontline Finances.

Trust and Leadership

“Ken brings tremendous knowledge of the industry, and he’s a great leader to boot. Within a short period of time at our company, he gained the trust of his entire team.”

Lexi Grant

TPH Vice President

Optimal User Experiences

“Ken is a passionate and skilled creative leader who works hand-in-hand with stakeholders to solve problems. He believes in designing optimal user experiences that drive positive metrics for the business.”

Wendy Dittamore

TPH Audience Director

EDITORIAL | DRILLING THROUGH DANGER

Each year, workers who produce the oil and gas so vital to providing energy, face dangerous work conditions. The project, using stories, photography and video included the entire visuals team. It was recognized with multiple Emmy Awards.

RECOGNITION

Pulitzer Prize | Theater Shooting

Pulitzer Finalist | Colorado Wildfires

Emmy Award | Overall Excellence

Emmy Award | Community Service

WHAT I DO

CREATIVE DIRECTION

Leading creative teams in delivering innovative brand and client campaigns that drive trust and engagement, authentic brand narratives that build loyalty, and improved user experiences that grow audiences.

UX & PRINT DESIGN

Creating a balanced approach to user-centered design combined with UX innovation and visual design experiences that inform and engage audiences. I combine UX design with a deep understanding of usability and testing.

EDITORIAL

Leading creative and visual content teams in authentic storytelling as a way to build organic audiences. I’ve led teams through significant stories recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards.

CONNECT

I’m looking forward to hearing from you and how I can help elevate your business branding, design and creative.

CREATIVE DIRECTION

Leading creative teams in delivering innovative  campaigns that drive engagement and authentic brand narratives that build trust and loyalty.

UX & PRINT DESIGN

Creating a balanced approach to user-centered design combined with UX innovation, usability and testing.

EDITORIAL

Leading creative and visual content teams through significant documentary projects recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards.

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CREATIVE DIRECTION

Leading creative teams in delivering innovative  campaigns that drive engagement and authentic brand narratives that build trust and loyalty.

UX & PRINT DESIGN

Creating a balanced approach to user-centered design combined with UX innovation, usability and testing.

EDITORIAL

Leading creative and visual content teams through significant documentary projects recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards.

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