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Nov 16 - Nov 20
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
With Daniel Bright (Founder, Bright Studios), Shane Levine (Founder, Turbo Studio), Jamey Gannon (Founder, Ideam Studio), Nick Pattison (Founder, Primary Studio), Ron Goldin (Former Design Leader, Google).
Nov 05 (Thu) @ 05:30 PM       FREE
Venue, To Be Announced

 
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Join Contra for an evening of conversations, creativity, & community at the iconic Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

We're bringing together some of NYC's most exciting studio founders, independent designers, & creative leaders to explore the future of creative studios.

From building a studio & landing clients to creative workflows, the tools powering today's agencies, & how AI is reshaping the industry, we'll hear directly from the people building the next generation of creative businesses.

The Lineup
Daniel Bright, Founder of Bright Studios

Daniel runs Bright Studios, a creative studio specializing in branding, websites, & digital experiences for startups & technology companies.

Shane Levine, Founder of Turbo Studio

Shane leads Turbo, a Brooklyn-based design studio helping ambitious startups build brands & digital products. His work spans product design, visual identity, & creative direction.

Jamey Gannon, Founder of Ideam Studio

Jamey works at the intersection of brand design, creative direction, & AI, exploring how emerging tools are changing the way creative work is imagined & produced.

Nick Pattison, Founder of Primary Studio

Nick leads Primary, a branding studio working with ambitious companies to build distinctive identities. His approach focuses on making high-quality brand design faster & more accessible.

Moderator
Ron Goldin, Former Design Leader at Google, Meta & Shopify | Former Founder of Studio Akko

Ron brings over 15 years of experience in design, from founding his own NYC studio & working with early-stage Uber to leading product design teams at major tech companies.

Audience & Community
We're bringing together NYC's creative studio founders, brand & product designers, independent creatives, & people building the next generation of creative businesses.

Whether you're running a studio, thinking about starting one, or collaborating with creative teams, this is an opportunity to exchange ideas, meet potential collaborators, & connect with others shaping the industry.

Agenda
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Arrivals, drinks & networking

6:30 PM - 6:40 PM: Welcome + Contra for Studios overview

6:40 PM - 7:30 PM: Panel discussion + audience Q&A

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Food, drinks & networking

9:00 PM: Event wraps up

About Contra
Contra is a platform where independent professionals & creative teams can showcase their work, connect with clients, collaborate on projects, & get paid commission-free.

We're building tools to help independent creatives & studios spend less time managing their businesses & more time doing their best work.

Come for the conversation. Stay for the community.
 
 
 
 
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