Layne Braunstein
Layne Braunstein is a 7x Cannes Lions–winning & 2x Clio-winning creative, known for his focus on experiential design. In his 25+ year career, Layne has led groundbreaking projects for clients including Google, Twitter, Microsoft, IBM, Samsung, Virgin, Lexus, BMW, Star Wars, Coke, Hermès, Marc Jacobs, Cartier, and Nike. He is also known for being a pioneer in the worlds of VR, AR and XR. Creating some of the first ever public projects for Google, IBM, and NYT. As SVP, Creative, at ESI Design, Layne set the conceptual vision and tone of the company and projects. He oversees creative to ensure everything ESI touches is future-forward and culturally transformative. Prior to joining ESI, Layne was the Founder/CCO at Fake Love, the award-winning agency. After just 6 years, he sold to The New York Times, partnering with a 165+ year-old company to re-imagine who they could be.