Contra Studios
Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 17:30
New York, United States
Registration on luma.com
Originally organized by Contra. About the Event Join Contra for an evening of conversations, creativity, and community at the iconic Domino Sugar Refinery in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. We're bringing together some of NYC's most exciting studio founders, independent designers, and creative leaders to explore the future of creative studios. From building a studio and landing clients to creative workflows, the tools powering today's agencies, and 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, and digital experiences for startups and technology companies. Shane Levine, Founder of Turbo Shane leads Turbo, a Brooklyn-based design studio helping ambitious startups build brands and digital products. His work spans product design, visual identity, and creative direction. Jamey Gannon, AI Creative Director Jamey works at the intersection of brand design, creative direction, and AI, exploring how emerging tools are changing the way creative work is imagined and produced. Nick Pattison, Founder of Primary Nick leads Primary, a branding studio working with ambitious companies to build distinctive identities. His approach focuses on making high-quality brand design faster and more accessible. Moderator Ron Goldin, Head of Design at PayPal & Founder of Studio Akko Ron brings experience from both sides of the creative industry, having founded his own design studio and held design leadership roles at Uber, Google, Shopify, and PayPal. Audience & Community We're bringing together NYC's creative studio founders, brand and product designers, independent creatives, and 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, and 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 … Venue: Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn, New York, US. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://luma.com/zbysvhdt