What we’re about
Action Design NYC is the NYC chapter of the greater 10,000+ member Action Design Network. Action Design Network is a national non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the use of insights from behavioral economics and psychology in policy and product design.
At Action Design NYC, we are a group of behavioral scientists, designers, developers, entrepreneurs, economists, and others passionate about improving people's lives through policies, programs, services, and products that are designed based on how people actually behave. Whether the goal is to help people save money, get in shape, use less energy, or learn a new language, the idea is the same: how can we use research in behavioral economics and psychology to help users build habits and change their daily behavior for the better?
We aim to expose our members to cutting edge tools, research, and ideas by hosting bi-monthly events featuring different behavioral science researchers or practitioners in both the public and private sector. Our events range from panels to interactive workshops to casual happy hours. We would love for you to join us!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Bescy May 2024: Grief & Art, with Andrew Freiband16 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Calling all behavior science & design enthusiasts - join us for our monthly meeting!
Talk: Grief & Art
Learn about the work being done by Artists' Literacies Institute and how art can be a powerful tool for human connection, even when experiencing difficult things individually and collectively.About Andrew Freiband:
Andrew is a producer, filmmaker, researcher, writer, educator, scholar, and artist. This includes his roles as Knowledge Producer, Artist, Facilitator, Director at Artists' Literacies Institute, and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Pratt Institute. He is interested in giving social meaning and real purpose to media and its makers, through impact, strategic engagement, context-development, arts-based research, and unique and innovative creative production.Looking forward to seeing you there!
- Suzanne and DamianGreat news! Free Agency has generously agreed to host our event, so we can return to in-person meetings!
Free Agency is a game-changer for top and emerging talent in tech, providing professionals with Hollywood-style representation for the first time ever. Put simply, they manage “the business end” of their clients' careers, helping them find, win, and succeed at top-of-market roles.
Learn more about Bescy (formerly ADN): https://www.bescy.org/
- Bescy June 2024: From Health Literacy to Healthcare Marketing, with Imre Varju16 W 22nd St, New York, NY
Calling all behavior science & design enthusiasts - join us for our June meeting!
Talk: Understanding health: from health literacy to healthcare marketing
Imre Varju is SVP, Director, Learning Strategy at healthcare marketing agency, YuzuYello. He will talk about how he found behavior science as a critical tool on his journey from medical science to public health and healthcare communications.About Imre Varju, MD, PhD, MPH, CHES:
Yes, those are a lot of letters! Imre aims at improving health on every level - from molecules to whole populations. He is a Fulbright Scholar holding an MD and a PhD in molecular medicine, a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a certificate in Health Communication from Columbia University, and a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.Learn more about his many amazing accomplishments and experience on his LinkedIn profile.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
-Suzanne and DamianGreat news! Free Agency has generously agreed to host our event, so we can return to in-person meetings!
Free Agency is a game-changer for top and emerging talent in tech, providing professionals with Hollywood-style representation for the first time ever. Put simply, they manage “the business end” of their clients' careers, helping them find, win, and succeed at top-of-market roles.
Learn more about Bescy (formerly ADN): https://www.bescy.org/