Contra Studios

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 Studio 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, Founder of Ideam Studio 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 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 and 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 and 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 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 Contra is a platform where independent professionals and creative teams can showcase their work, connect with clients, collaborate on projects, and get paid commission-free. We're building tools to help independent creatives and studios spend less time managing their businesses and more time doing their best work. Come for the conversation. Stay for the community.