David Korins

David Korins is an award-winning creative director and designer based in New York City. He is the founder and principal owner of David Korins Design, a multidisciplinary creative firm known for its extensive work in various fields including theater, film, television, live music experiences, immersive experiences, photo shoots, restaurants, and hospitality spaces.

Korins has designed the sets for Broadway hits such as "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen," and has developed live music experiences for high-profile artists including Kanye West and Lady Gaga. His work extends to live TV adaptations like Grease Live! and interactive-rich events for global companies like Google and Spotify. Beyond this, he has designed installations for major music and arts festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, SXSW, Bonnaroo, and Outside Lands.

With over 20 years of experience in transforming psychological desires into physical spaces to achieve specific outcomes, Korins has collaborated with notable figures and brands such as Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michael Kors, Mariah Carey, Bruno Mars, Andrea Bocelli, and Gagosian on various gallery, restaurant, and project designs. He has received accolades including Emmy and Tony nominations, Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel Awards, three Henry Hewes Design Awards, and an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Design.

Korins is also a seasoned speaker, having appeared at events and institutions like Chicago Ideas Week, Yale University, Sotheby's in New York City, and TEDxBroadway. He offers keynote programs that delve into the impact of design and space on productivity and success with topics such as "Revelations of Space" and "Design The World To Get What You Want." Additionally, he shares insights on entrepreneurship and business management through his keynote "Building a Company From The Ground Up." His contributions have been featured in major publications such as the New York Times, Forbes Magazine, New York Magazine, Vogue, Bloomberg, and CBS Sunday.