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Conor Mackin

Partner

With a background in human factors and over ten years of experience leading UX research, Conor is versed in both qualitative and quantitative research methods. He has worked in a variety of domains including defense, healthcare, energy, aeronautical, oil & gas, connected homes, and connected buildings. Conor has supported both the formative and summative aspects of the design process while being a passionate advocate for the end user. He has a BS in Psychology from Eckerd College.

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Something unique about you summed up in one sentence

I float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.

Your favorite part of working at Bold Insight

Having fantastic coworkers and being able to work in a fun environment while helping solve big and complex problems.

In your spare time (or if you had spare time), you would absolutely do this:

Finish earning my skydiving class “A” license.

How long have you been in the UX field?

10+ years

Your favorite city in the world is...and why?

London, it has the perfect mix of art, culture, and history.

Your ultimate celebrity dinner party guest list would include:

Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hadfield, Taylor Swift, and Tom Hanks

Long-term personal or professional goal?

I would love to have conducted research on every continent, even Antarctica!

Any other facts to share?

I’ve walked away from skydiving, airplane, and hang-gliding accidents.

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