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Connor McAllister is a designer and production-minded problem solver specializing in furniture and accessibility-focused product development. He blends research-driven design thinking with rapid prototyping and fabrication-ready documentation to balance client needs, brand language, and real-world constraints. Across roles in custom furniture, education fabrication environments, and freelance design engineering, Connor leads end-to-end project execution—from drawings and prototypes through installation and follow-up. He also supports practical home accessibility needs and ongoing interior living system care, serving as a hands-on point of contact focused on safety, usability, and sustained performance.…Connor McAllister is a designer and production-minded problem solver specializing in furniture and accessibility-focused product development. He blends research-driven design thinking with rapid prototyping and fabrication-ready documentation to balance client needs, brand language, and real-world constraints. Across roles in custom furniture, education fabrication environments, and freelance design engineering, Connor leads end-to-end project execution—from drawings and prototypes through installation and follow-up. He also supports practical home accessibility needs and ongoing interior living system care, serving as a hands-on point of contact focused on safety, usability, and sustained performance.

Connor McAllister

Designer, Production Manager, Interior Designer, +1

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Connor McAllister is a designer and production-minded problem solver specializing in furniture and accessibility-focused product development. He blends research-driven design thinking with rapid prototyping and fabrication-ready documentation to balance client needs, brand language, and real-world constraints. Across roles in custom furniture, education fabrication environments, and freelance design engineering, Connor leads end-to-end project execution—from drawings and prototypes through installation and follow-up. He also supports practical home accessibility needs and ongoing interior living system care, serving as a hands-on point of contact focused on safety, usability, and sustained performance.…Connor McAllister is a designer and production-minded problem solver specializing in furniture and accessibility-focused product development. He blends research-driven design thinking with rapid prototyping and fabrication-ready documentation to balance client needs, brand language, and real-world constraints. Across roles in custom furniture, education fabrication environments, and freelance design engineering, Connor leads end-to-end project execution—from drawings and prototypes through installation and follow-up. He also supports practical home accessibility needs and ongoing interior living system care, serving as a hands-on point of contact focused on safety, usability, and sustained performance.

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Connor McAllister is a designer and production-minded problem solver specializing in furniture and accessibility-focused product development. He blends research-driven design thinking with rapid prototyping and fabrication-ready documentation to balance client needs, brand language, and real-world constraints.

Across roles in custom furniture, education fabrication environments, and freelance design engineering, Connor leads end-to-end project execution—from drawings and prototypes through installation and follow-up. He also supports practical home accessibility needs and ongoing interior living system care, serving as a hands-on point of contact focused on safety, usability, and sustained performance.

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Work Experience

Interior Living Systems Specialist at Hoffman Design Group

February 1, 2024 - June 1, 2026

Performed ongoing care for interior horticultural systems across commercial, residential, and institutional accounts, including plant care, installation support, site observation, and routine maintenance. Monitored plant health, identified pests/diseases early, and implemented treatment plans before issues became account problems. Served as primary point of contact for assigned accounts, handling service requests and scheduling while balancing client expectations, plant health, and site conditions. Reduced plant replacement needs and managed time on-site to keep accounts profitable without sacrificing plant health or overall service quality.

Home Health Designer at Hearts All In

May 1, 2022 - Present

Worked directly with a client to design and prototype practical accessibility solutions for daily tasks and home routines, adjusting for client preferences, aide workflows, and performance under repeated use. Provided basic in-home support and care while helping organize and maintain a safe, clean, and more usable living environment for both the client and other aides.

Senior Designer / Production Manager at Milder Furniture Inc

June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2023

Designed custom furniture and fixtures for work and learning environments, including libraries, offices, studios, and display spaces. Redeveloped and prototyped the interaction mechanism for Milder’s patented Library Kerel system, balancing client needs with Milder’s design language, production constraints, and product functionality. Managed 90+ end-to-end projects from initial drawings through production, installation, and follow-up visits, including client communication and coordination with vendors, subcontractors, and external shops. Coordinated work across a small team of designers and craftspeople while developing production-ready drawings, details, and prototypes. Improved internal systems by rebuilding a master pricing spreadsheet with adjustable inputs, standardizing catalog units as parametric files, and writing custom FeatureScripts to partially automate hardware detailing.

Designer / Prototyper at McAllisterDesignLab

February 1, 2015 - Present

Provided freelance design engineering support for clients including Design Science, MillerKnoll, and MGA Architects. Specialized in rapid prototyping, model making, and refining manufacturing-ready product details and documentation.

Assistant Shop Supervisor at The University of the Arts

September 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017

Tracked shop supplies and inventory in a high-traffic fabrication lab, supported student projects, and assisted with instruction across multiple design/shop courses. Monitored safety, maintained machines, and operated laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC equipment as needed.