Connor Jay Proctor

Multi-faceted creator and product leader dedicated to making the digital world a nicer place to be human.

Ethos.

Immersive stories act as the common denominator of our experience. They define our values, our belief systems, and even our perception. I’ve always been inspired by the way good story-telling can envelop the senses and erupt emotion into an otherwise ordinary experience. 

In school, it became apparent to me that Psychology is the means behind this magic. I developed a passion for understanding the human experience, physically and spiritually. The more I learned, the more I became aware of the role that product design plays in our lives.

We have the power to create the tools with which we interact with the world and each other. With great power comes great responsibility. I strive to create products that improve the lives of humans.

Future.

I am currently seeking full-time employment as an UX / UI Designer, with an emphasis on interaction design. I aspire to build relationships and collaborate with inspiring humans while continuing to learn and grow within a fast-paced team oriented environment.

Ultimately, I strive to create unique, accessible, and memorable products that tell engaging stories, promote healthy relationships with technology, and make a positive impact in people’s lives.

My passion for design is only matched by my love for meeting new people. If you are interested communicating or collaborating - please feel free to reach out!


Experience.

May 2020 - Present

Friends NYC  |  Lead UX / UI Designer

  • Interpret data from research and analytics to inform design efforts
  • Refine information architecture and develop sitemaps
  • Excecute visual redesign of UI, including development of wireframes and high fidelity prototypes
April 2020 - one month contract

Minema  |  User Experience Designer

· Membership-based event discovery business aiming to encourage and aid people in connecting on a deeper level with their peers through engaging content and discussion

Education.

Oct 2019 - June 2020

Springboard  |  UX Design Certification

· 8-month, 350+ hour, mentor-led UX Design intensive program

Class of 2014

Trinity College  | B.A. in Psychology

· Minor in Philosophy
· The Mill Music and Art Society
· Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Friends NYC

Responsive e-commerce web design aiming to enhance the customer's browsing experience and increase conversion, retention, and average order size.
UX / UI Design
Agile UX
Ecommerce
Responsive Design
Information Architecture
Google Analytics
User Research
Macbook pro showing the product page of Friends NYC's.Iphone showing Friends NYC home page.

Minema

Membership-based event discovery service aiming to encourage and aid people in connecting on a deeper level through engaging content and discussions.
UX / UI Design
User Research & Analysis
Product Strategy
Concept Validation
Marketing
Startup
Event Discovery
Iphone displaying Minema event listing over map feature.

Double Diamond

A skiing oriented mobile app with the goal of enhancing a skier’s day through improved mountain efficiency and simple, effective communication.
UX / UI Design
User Research & Analysis
Wireframing
Prototyping
Visual Design
Usability Analysis
Mobile App
iPhone showing Double Diamond map feature. Iphone showing double diamond's chat feature.
Iphone showing Double Diamond select mountain page. Iphone showing Double Diamond rate run feature.

GalleryPal

Mobile-device oriented product that focuses on improving the in-person viewing experience of museum-goers.
Google Ventures Design Sprint
UX / UI Design
3D Visual Design
Prototyping
Usability Analysis
Mobile App
IPhone showing GalleryPal artist page. Iphone showing GalleryPal search page.Iphone showing GalleryPal camera.

Testimonial.

"Connor is an excellent partner for anyone needing assistance with UX work. Connor is enthusiastic, positive, hard working, and, most importantly, has creative vision. We are thrilled with the results of our work with Connor and feel confident our new-and-improved website will be a major success!"

Emma Kadar-Penner
Co-Owner / Founder
Friends NYC