Hi, I’m Merrin O’Connor.
I turn human stories into meaningful experiences.
From three-dimensional design to UX, I’m drawn to how people experience the world. I bring curiosity, empathy and a collaborative spirit to designing what comes next.
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01 / SELECTED WORK
Designed with people, for people.
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A space to share. A space to be heard.
University of the Arts London
CO-DESIGN / WORKSHOP DESIGN
Stories through change
Designing a storytelling and support workshop for perimenopausal women, co-designed with postmenopausal women.
IN PROGRESS
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The past, made present.
St. Peter’s, Walworth
EXPERIENCE DESIGN / SOUND
Listening to history
In collaboration with St. Peter’s Walworth, my team crafted a sonic timeline experience to preserve the church’s rich history.
COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
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Every mark has a story.
FibreLab
SUSTAINABILITY / PARTICIPATORY DESIGN
Turning imperfections into stories
My team and I created a workshop that challenged perceptions of hospitality textile waste by turning stains and imperfections into stories.
COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
02 / A LITTLE ABOUT ME
My starting point was objects. My passion is people.
I started my journey as a three-dimensional designer. I graduated from the University of Iowa School of Art, Art History & Design with distinction, focusing on furniture and spatial design. But it wasn’t the objects I was creating that I was passionate about — it was how people would experience them.
My enthusiasm for human experiences and storytelling brought me to the University of the Arts London to pursue my master’s in User Experience Design.
I thrive in collaborative environments.
Collaborating with coursemates from many different cultures has shaped how I design and communicate. Their perspectives pushed me to become a more empathetic, ethical designer grounded in human-centred practice. This foundation guides how I approach inclusive design and collaborative UX work.
03 / BEYOND THE SCREEN
There’s always another story, here is mine.
When I’m not creating in Figma…
You can find me training for my first half marathon and centring my mind through my yoga practice.
Storytelling beyond UX
Photography is a large reason I fell in love with storytelling. I love taking small, simple moments and capturing them to create a story, especially while travelling.
BIG MAGIC
OUTLANDER
On my current bookshelf
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.