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Intro to Product Design: New York

Join us in New York to discuss how Product Designers are shaping the world’s most innovative digital products by combining creativity, research, and technical skills to solve real user problems. In this event, you’ll explore what Product Design is, the skills modern designers use, and how design teams collaborate with product and engineering to bring ideas to life.

  • BrainStation New York
  • Tue, Mar 17, 2026
  • 2026-03-17T22:00:00.0000000Z  –  2026-03-17T23:30:00.0000000Z

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  • 80k+ attendees globally
  • Learn from industry experts
  • Live Q&A
  • Mark Clayton

    Mark Clayton

    UX Designer

Mark Clayton

UX Designer

YouTube

Product Designers put people at the center of technology - shaping experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and impactful. 

In this event, you’ll learn what Product Design is all about, explore the principles and tools designers use to create seamless experiences, and see how design thinking turns ideas into products people love. This session will help you understand how Product Design shapes the way we interact with the digital world.

  • Mark Clayton

    Mark Clayton

    UX Designer

    Mark brings over a decade of experience to his role as a UX designer at YouTube, where he focuses on the Living Room app—YouTube’s flagship experience for smart TVs. With the platform delivering over a billion hours of viewing daily, Mark plays a key role in shaping the leading streaming app in the U.S. He specializes in solving complex UX challenges, skillfully aligning business goals with the diverse needs of viewers, creators, and advertisers. Since joining Google, Mark has made impactful contributions across teams, from optimizing Ads products to improving YouTube’s integration with third-party devices. Before joining Google, Mark built a global career spanning London, Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. His foundation in graphic design and creative production evolved into a focus on UX through leadership roles in the advertising world and hands-on work with innovative startups, including a pioneering visual AI company. His creative expertise and analytical mindset make him a uniquely versatile educator in the UX space.

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Event Overview

Step inside the world of Product Design for an introduction on how great user experiences come to life.

  • 01

    What is Product Design?

    Understand how Product Design bridges user needs and business goals through research, prototyping, and testing.

  • 02

    Design Thinking in Action

    Discover the frameworks and creative processes behind great digital products.

  • 03

    Adding Design Skills to Your Toolkit

    Learn how BrainStation’s learning paths can help you confidently apply Product Design skills in your work and prepare you for the next era of digital transformation.

Details of the Day

Who Should Attend

  • Professionals exploring topics in Product Design
  • Those in related roles looking to learn more about Product Design
  • Anyone curious about how digital products are ideated, designed, and built.
  • No prior experience required. This is your first step into understanding what makes great Product Designs and great user experiences.

What to Expect

  • 6:00pm Welcome & Introductions
  • 6:05pm Intro to Product Design
  • 6:30pm Case Study
  • 6:50pm Q&A Session

How to Get Here

BrainStation New York

136 Crosby St, 4th Floor, New York City, NY 10012

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  1. Finding Your Way

    Located on Crosby St just south of Houston between Broadway and Lafayette, just steps away from the Lafayette B D F M train.

  2. Entering The Building

    A BrainStation team member will be waiting for you at the elevators to take you to the 4th floor.

  3. Once You're Inside

    Our staff will be there to greet you at the campus reception.

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  • BrainStation New York
  • Tue, Mar 17, 2026
  • 2026-03-17T22:00:00.0000000Z  –  2026-03-17T23:30:00.0000000Z

This event has ended.

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