I lead teams in creating innovative visual storytelling and UX design, with proven results in growing audience and revenue. Building higher levels of trust and engagement through the creation of authentic brand stories.
CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL
CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL
KEN LYONS
CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL
A creative leader, I began my work in journalism, leading teams in top newsrooms through visual projects recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards.
I now lead teams in creating authentic brand stories, building genuine and trusting connections with people through innovative storytelling.
I’m a Creative Director, Visuals Editor and UX Design leader. I’ve led visual teams to the Pulitzer Prize, Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence, and the McDougall Editing Team of the Year award.
With deep experience developing authentic storytelling, I now help businesses define their brand story to build higher engagement, trust and loyalty.
I lead teams in creating innovative visual storytelling and UX design, with proven results in growing audience and revenue. Building higher levels of trust and engagement through the creation of authentic brand stories.
My passion is showing how creative work can help companies solve challenges. A creative leader, I began my work in journalism, leading teams in top newsrooms through visual projects recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards. I learned how authentic storytelling engages audiences and changes lives.
I now lead teams in creating authentic brand stories and marketing campaigns, building genuine and trusting connections with people through innovative storytelling.
UX DESIGN
At TPH, we developed a mobile-first design strategy and created new landing pages to increase engagement.
"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."
As a Creative Director, I lead teams in developing innovative visual approaches that engage audiences and elevate brand identity.
Experience leading UX design, visual strategy , social design, brand strategy and working closely with clients and partners to maximize returns on campaigns.
Editorial experience directing and editing large-scale news projects and photo stories. Recognized with The Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Awards for Community Service and Overall Excellence.
For creatives, AI presents many challenges for the future. It’s important to learn more in order to influence ethical guidelines and policy. Currently testing different AI platforms to understand better prompting, styling and types of creative they deliver.
“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.”
"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
“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.”
"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
As a Photojournalist, I focused on documentary photo projects. Moving into visual editing, I was part of the team at The Denver Post recognized with the Pulitzer Prize as a Photography Editor on the Aurora Theater mass shooting.
I led our team to Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence and Community Service and we received the top editing award in POYi.
An opportunity as Creative Director for a personal finance startup brought me back to Florida where I directed UX design, photography, video, social design and brand design.
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The Denver Post Visuals Team spent a year following oil and gas worker accidents in Colorado. Lack of oversight left many accidents undocumented. The project was recognized with the Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence and Community Service.