Paul McConnell

Designing experiences in spaces and cities. Former Design Lead for Intersection / LinkNYC (Sidewalk Labs) & Arup. Prof @ Pratt.

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

@alanhahn @BartScott57 If this @nyjets trade happens, I don't want a press conference. I want to see @AaronRodgers12 as Grand Marshall of the #StPatricksDay parade leading a wave of green up 5th Ave. Now that's how you make an entrance in #NewYorkCity. #AaronGoBragh

[The David Prize @DavidPrizeNYC]

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[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

@johannakoll good point...oddly a sprint starts with "value" as the way the story backlog is prioritized. But thats soon forgotten.

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

Unreal to see the power @reddit has over the markets and how scared some funds are

[New York Irish Center @NYIrishCenter]

Two days until Christmas Eve!

Join our guests for Christmas performances:

Sarah Binchy, Phil Coulter, Fionnula Flanagan, Kwaku Fortune, Gregory Harrington, Geraldine Hughes, Christine Kinealy, Cathy Maguire, Colum McCann, Malachy McCourt, Dearbhla Molloy, Alan Stanford

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

#NYC is electric right now with the #Biden win. Music is blasting, people are cheering and its 70 degrees. This has all the makings of a once in a lifetime city wide block party.

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

Glad that we're gathering again (virtually)to discuss how technology can help people in cities. Thanks for letting me share and learn from other speakers at the #UKKoreaSmartCities Symposium @UKinKorea

[Arup UK @ArupUK]

Catch our #Digital Studio Lead @paulmcconnell at this year’s #UKKoreaSmartCities Symposium, as he explores the role of human-centered design in improving data and making smarter cities.

Tune in tomorrow at 11am (UK) 👉 https://t.co/a8PbtXzXSI

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

@amazon has a consumer ready home drone to extend your ring system. I wonder what other data is being gathered?

https://t.co/tEDPZqinHm

[Nice Kicks @nicekicks]

RIP Keith Hufnagel 🕊

Huf was one of the most prolific 90s skaters and would later open one of the most recognized skate shops, @hufworldwide. He bridged the worlds of skate, streetwear, and sneakers in an authentic way that continues to have a lasting impact today. #RIPHUF

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

I’m surprised there isn’t more of an uproar in the #design community with shutting down @tiktok_us and @WeChatApp (tencent).Two years ago I was invited to speak at the Tencent campus heres why I care.https://t.co/zHTMdYQNA0

[Arup UK @ArupUK]

Devni Acharya, our climate change specialist, talked to @guardian about how #filmproduction can move towards #netzero emissions by 2050. Our #ScreenNewDeal report, launched with @BFI, @BAFTA & @WeAreALBERT sets out a routemap for change 👉 https://t.co/RkA8Mctez2

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

@Amazon using pedal assist #bikes for last mile delivery. Less emissions and traffic.

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

@ceonyc Visene 2020

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

From #DIY bikelanes to pop-up cafes, have you noticed small interventions to improve urban life sprouting up during the #lockdowns? This overview of trends in #tacticalurbanism from @ArupGroup Joanne Carmichael will get you up to speed.
https://t.co/DwvxVtbBZk

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

News break. 911 memorial lights will shine this year. A much needed reflection of the unity we had as a nation in the wake of tragedy.
#nyc

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

@ceonyc USPS has one of the highest ratings of fed agencies . Not sure how he can swing this without uproar.

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

Love thy neighbor.

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

Happy to see companies signing leases in NY again....the Penn district needed this boost.

https://t.co/ObJQqqmi9K

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

and....
-help other designers network who have work insecurity or lost a position
-help junior designers find a footing in this scary time.

Looking forward to spending more time with the incoming graduate students this Autumn session.

[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

It was great to present to @PrattInstitute I alumni and students about our work @ArupGroup designing for people and places. My main takeaway from the virtual event and chat was how important it is for designers to:
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[Paul McConnell @paulmcconnell]

-share what we are learning about how people are returning to space.....
-share how human behaviour has rapidly changed
-share new ways of working / learning virtually
-share how design is helping to shape new solutions