Adam Connor
About Adam Connor
Adam Connor is the VP of Design & Experience Research at Labster and co-author of the book 'Discussing Design: Improving Communication & Collaboration Through Critique'. He has extensive experience in user experience design, having held senior roles at various organizations, and focuses on human-centered design and collaboration.
Current Role at Labster
Adam Connor serves as the Vice President of Design & Experience Research at Labster. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the development of design strategies and research methodologies that enhance user experience. His role focuses on integrating design principles with research to create effective learning solutions in the educational technology sector.
Previous Experience in Design and User Experience
Adam Connor has extensive experience in design and user experience across various organizations. He worked at MassMutual as a Senior User Experience Designer from 2001 to 2009. Following this, he held positions at Mad*Pow, first as a Senior Experience Designer from 2009 to 2011, then as VP of Design Transformation from 2014 to 2020. He also served as Sr. Director, Head of Experience Research & Design at Elixir from 2020 to 2021, and as VP of Experience Research & Design at Pluralsight from 2022 to 2023.
Education and Academic Background
Adam Connor studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from 2001 to 2005. He also attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, focusing on Film and Animation for one year in 1999 to 2000. His educational background supports his expertise in design and technology.
Authorship and Thought Leadership
Adam Connor co-authored the book 'Discussing Design: Improving Communication & Collaboration Through Critique' with Aaron Irizarry, published by O’Reilly Media. He has been involved with O'Reilly Media as an author since 2015. His insights on design and collaboration are shared on his personal website and the dedicated site for the book, discussingdesign.com.
Coaching and Training Experience
Adam Connor has coached and trained teams from leading organizations such as Google, Disney, Fidelity, and Aetna. His work emphasizes building human-centered design and innovation capabilities within these organizations, utilizing principles from anthropology and organizational behavior to foster collaborative environments.