Ryan is a seasoned marketing and creative professional. He is the founder and creative director of Freehive (https://freehive.com), an experienced creative agency powered by free and open-source creative software that works exclusively with artists, illustrators, designers, and developers who share a passion for these tools. Prior to starting Freehive in 2010, he was a successful marketing executive and creative director at a consumer goods manufacturer and online retailer. He has a masters degree in business administration, with an emphasis on marketing and entrepreneurship. He helped launch the marketing and outreach team for the Inkscape project and enthusiastically advocates for greater adoption by, and contribution to, FOSS by creative professionals.

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Inside the Journey to Thelio

The Journey to Thelio (https://thel.io) is an interactive saga created for System76. This multimedia adventure—a parable about open source—was created by the agency Freehive using free and open-source software. Learn first-hand how "the sausage was made". See how FOSS, in the hands of talented artists, animators, designers, and developers, comes to life in surprising ways. Listen as Freehive's creative director dispels the myth that proprietary software is required to do professional creative work.

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Developers, Developers, Developers—How About Creatives?

One need not look far to find brilliant developers contributing to FOSS projects. Can the same be said of brilliant UX designers, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals? While not entirely absent, the shortage of these individuals, and their complementary abilities, limits the perceived-value, visibility, and usability of many community-driven projects. Drawing from his own experience as a marketing and creative professional, Ryan Gorley presents some solutions to bring more yin to the yang of the free and open-source community.

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