I’m Robert McConnell, an experienced communication designer with a long-standing affinity for visual systems, information mapping, and typographic-centric design.
Currently I am a senior graphic designer in the Communications and Marketing division of Pratt Institute. I play a key role in shaping Pratt’s graphic identity system, working closely with colleagues and campus partners to amplify and strengthen Pratt’s visual brand across a wide array of applications.
Previously, I was a designer at Artnet, an online research, news, and trading platform for the art market. I have also worked on a number of freelance projects for the League of Women Voters of the City of New York, Cushman and Wakefield Global Hospitality, and others. Additionally, I have served as an adjunct instructor at Parsons School of Design in its Communication Design department, teaching a number of courses on typography, digital design, information design, and more.
I hold a MFA in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design, an AAS in Graphic Design from Parsons School of Design, and an AB in East Asian Studies from Occidental College. I was born and raised in Brooklyn.