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
I bring a unique perspective to creative leadership, influenced by editorial experience as a visuals editor, designer, photojournalist and writer. Combined with UX design, branding, and content strategy, I’m able to bring together authentic storytelling, design thinking, and data-driven insights to shape content that increases engagement, trust and loyalty.
CONNECT
- 727.337.1421
- KenLyons@icloud.com
KEN LYONS
CREATIVE DIRECTION | UX DESIGN | EDITORIAL
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.
My work in editorial and visual editing gave me experience leading large creative teams of artists, photographers and designers. I learned authentic storytelling can build long-term engagement and trust.
That commitment to authenticity continues to guide me today as a Creative Director. I bring an instinct for what resonates to help brands connect with people through creative content that surprises, enlightens and informs.
CONNECT
- 727.337.1421
- KenLyons@icloud.com
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
- 727.337.1421
- KenLyons@icloud.com
FEATURED PROJECTS
UX DESIGN
CIRCULAR CTA
An innovative, circular, fly-in increased the percentage of organic subscribers.
My Role
UX design (Figma), Digioh design, circular ideation, testing and tracking.
CREATIVE DIRECTION
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.
Increase in readership of related content
EDITORIAL | VISUAL EDITING
DRILLING THROUGH DANGER
Each year, workers who produce the oil and gas so vital to providing energy, face dangerous work conditions. Injuries and deaths go unreported and workers aren’t properly educated on those risks.
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
UX DESIGN | CIRCULAR CTA
An innovative, circular, fly-in increased the percentage of organic subscribers.
My Role & Results
UX design, circular shape, Iterable integration.
CREATIVE | FRONTLINE FINANCES
A new landing page for military personal finance content brought a 10% jump in readership of related content.
My Role & Results
UX design, illustration editing, the name Frontline Finances.
“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
CONNECT
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.
LEXI GRANT
TPH VICE PRESIDENT
“Ken brings tremendous knowledge of the media 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.”
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.”
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.
EDITORIAL | VISUAL EDITING | JOURNALISM
My work in editorial and visual editing gave me experience leading large creative teams of artists, photographers and designers. I learned authentic storytelling built long-term engagement and trust. That commitment to authenticity continues to guide me today as a Creative Director.
I bring an instinct for what resonates to help brands connect with people through creative content that surprises, enlightens and informs.
PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST
Colorado Wildfires
The year Colorado suffered through flooding rains and devestating wildfires. A Pulitzer Prize finalist.
EMMY AWARD | OVERALL EXCELLENCE
Drilling through Danger
Oil workers injured and killed in the fields of Colorado.
PULITZER PRIZE
Theater Shooting
Another tragedy for the Denver area and another mass shooting with victims young and old.
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.