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 (2)
See all- Bescy [ADN] November 2024 : Is the modern day hiring process Broken?The New School, Dorothy Hirshon Suite (2nd Floor), New York, NY
About the Event:
Do you enjoy the modern day job search? If you answered no or some form of no, this talk may be of interest to you. If you answered yes, please come so we can learn from you!In this talk, we will discuss as a community what can and should be done to enrich the job search experience. Whether you are actively looking, thinking about it or are just curious to be prepared in the event of an unexpected lay off, let's come together as a community to discuss something each and everyone of us experiences at least once in our lifetime.
This will be a brainstorming talk where we will be sharing our respective experiences and supporting one another with a little guided facilitation.
About the presenter:
Jose Garcia is passionate about navigating the complexities of the workforce. He found his way into behavioral science after a circuitous journey that began in computer programming. From programing, he moved into hardware, but after several internships and research projects, he realized the field wasn’t the right fit. He then pivoted, earning a combined Bachelor's and Master’s in Organizational Behavior. Graduating during an economic downturn proved to be an uphill battle in securing a stable career, but these experiences fortified Jose's resilience and deepened his understanding of navigating challenging career landscapes.
Location:
- The Hirshon Suite of the Arnhold Hall
- 55 West 13th Street
Learn more about Bescy (formerly ADN): https://www.bescy.org/