Bryan McDowall
Senior Product Designer at Trustpilot, Edinburgh. Previously Rockstar on GTAV, RDR2 etc | Games • Films • Anime | 🔰日本語 | He/Him. 🏴🇪🇺🏳️🌈
Summary
Who is Bryan?
Born in the UK and growing up in Scotland, Bryan pursued his interests in design and technology as both a hobby, and in his career. After completing a degree in animation, he turned his attention to web development - an empowering hobby turned career.
What does Bryan do?
Bryan is the creator of the OZARIN brand, which alongside the design and development of this React blog, has seen him trying his hand at hosting, editing and producing his own podcast series.
He also enjoys photography and keeps active with ju jitsu, hiking and cycling in his free time.
Career highlights
Bryan has been credited on such titles as Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption 2, in his 8+ years with Rockstar North. He also helped to produce the Rockstar Games Launcher.
He has worked independently on in-game UI for multiple upcoming Visual Novel titles and previous clients include Glasgow School of Art and Scotland Loves Animation film festival.
Currently he is settling into his new role as Senior Product Designer at Trustpilot, where he specialises in the design and production of design systems.
Portfolio
OZARIN Redesign: Part 1
It’s true what they say; a developer flips a coin when they decide to write an update for their blog… or build a new one.
ReactPhoto: Defining an audience
ReactPhoto is a simple portfolio builder, informed by file structure. After its release last year, I'm revisiting the project to make it even better.
Rockstar Games PC Launcher
This desktop application offers a dedicated library and storefront for a growing number of supported titles.
Social Club: Sign-in Portal
Rockstar Games sign-in portal (powered by Social Club) offers a secure sign-in for all of their services, on various platforms.
Personal posts
Should I stay or should I go?
I've been living in Tokyo for 3 weeks now, and I'm weighing up the pros and cons of life in Japan - including the parts I could have done better.
I'm moving to Japan
In April I'll move to Tokyo in what will be the biggest and most exciting challenge I've ever faced.
2022: End of the year review
A few of my favouite moments, things and people in 2022, saved for posterity. Thoughts and hopes for the year ahead.
2021: End of the year review
A few of my highlights from the past year, and looking forward at my hopes, dreams and aspirations for 2022.
My life in weeks
Have you ever been curious about how your life might look if you broke into weeks? I was. Here's what I came up with.