No hands, no excuses: How Ryan Hudson-Peralta built a thriving design career inspiring other designers with disabilities

Patrick Faller | Adobe Blog | January 19, 2022

No hands, no excuses: How Ryan Hudson-Peralta built a thriving design career inspiring other designers with disabilities

Patrick Faller | Adobe Blog | January 19, 2022

Ryan Hudson-Peralta lives by the mantra “Don’t be your own speed bump,” using it to inspire his journey as a designer, artist, and motivational speaker. Born with congenital limb deficiency, Ryan has overcome countless challenges, from learning to draw with his chin and shoulder as a child to building a career as a UX designer for Rocket Central. Leveraging tools like Photoshop and Adobe XD, he creates accessible, user-focused designs while championing inclusivity in tech and gaming. Ryan’s story proves that with belief in yourself, determination, and the willingness to share your work, any dream is achievable.