Get to know us
RPJDESIGN is a boundary-pushing, full-service design studio based in Sydney, Australia, with over 12 years of creative impact. We craft bold, intelligent design experiences that challenge convention, disrupt the everyday, and help brands cut through the noise.
From concept to completion, we fuse strategy, storytelling and design to build standout identities, systems, and digital experiences that move people — and businesses — forward. Our work spans digital, branding, print, and AI-powered solutions, combining cutting-edge innovation with a deeply human approach to everything we create.
At the heart of our practice is connection — with clients, with audiences, and with the ever-evolving cultural landscape. We partner with ambitious businesses locally and globally to deliver timeless, engaging design that doesn’t just tick boxes — it shifts perspectives.
Meet the team
Ryan James
Founder & Creative Director
Some follow the path laid before them — Ryan James forges his own. With over 20 years of industry experience, Ryan is a creative force who thrives on pushing boundaries, breaking convention, and crafting design that connects on a deeply human level.
Fuelled by a lifelong passion for design, culture, and creativity (and a serious love of food, wine, and his Nonna’s cooking), Ryan brings both instinct and intention to every project. His philosophy is simple: do it with heart, or don’t do it at all.
At RPJDESIGN, Ryan leads with a bold vision — combining strategy, storytelling and design innovation to deliver standout work that helps brands rise above the noise. Whether it’s building a brand from scratch, redefining a digital experience, or harnessing the power of AI and emerging tech, Ryan’s approach is equal parts creative intuition and real-world smarts.
He believes the most impactful design is future-focused, emotionally intelligent, and rooted in authentic human connection — because great design doesn’t just look good, it makes people feel something.
Let’s create something that doesn’t just tick the boxes — but breaks them.
Alfin
WEB DEVELOPER Extraordinaire
Roman
Lord of HTML | CSS
Emma
Motion & Animation Guru
