What happens when creativity becomes a way to reimagine how we experience the world?
In this episode of The Developing Life Podcast, Ryan Summers — whose career spans Pacific Rim, Person of Interest, Blizzard, and Warner Brothers — opens up about his journey from chemical engineering to motion design, the lessons of resilience after being laid off, and why obsession, voice, and vision are the true moats for creatives in an age of AI and rapid change.
Together with host Heather Crank, Ryan explores:
- How to turn uncertainty into a superpower.
- Why input matters more than output for artists.
- The aversion to decision-making, and how bold choices fuel growth.
- Why curated, human-crafted experiences will always outshine trends.
This episode is about finding your voice in a world that never stops shifting.
Perfect for thoughtful creatives, lifelong learners, and anyone who believes design is more than what we see — it’s what we feel.
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Mentioned in this episode
Ryan's Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrryansummers/
Keys & Curves (Substack) – by Ryan Summers
https://www.keysandcurves.com/
School of Motion – premier motion-design training
https://www.schoolofmotion.com/
ShotDeck – cinematic HD screenshot reference library
https://shotdeck.com/
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