Thomas Morrell
About Thomas Morrell
Thomas Morrell is a Senior Product Designer at AdvisorEngine, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in UX design and has held various leadership roles in notable companies, including Prudential Financial and Aon Hewitt.
Work at AdvisorEngine
Thomas Morrell has been serving as a Senior Product Designer at AdvisorEngine since 2020. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and interface design for financial technology products. His expertise contributes to the development of innovative solutions that meet the needs of clients in the financial sector. Morrell's work involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure that design aligns with functionality and user requirements.
Previous Experience in Product Design
Before joining AdvisorEngine, Thomas Morrell held several significant positions in product design. He worked as a Lead Product Designer at Prudential Financial for 11 months, where he played a key role in improving the user experience of their retirement app. Prior to that, he was a UI/UX Lead Developer at Aon Hewitt for two years, overseeing the UX architecture redesign of an enterprise software suite. His experience also includes being a UX Manager at IDT Corporation, where he managed app releases that achieved high ratings.
Educational Background
Thomas Morrell studied at Coastal Carolina University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio from 1998 to 2002. He furthered his education at the University of California San Diego - School of Extended Studies and Public Programs, specializing in Human Computer Interaction from 2016 to 2017. This educational foundation supports his expertise in user experience design and product development.
Podcast Hosting and Mentorship
In addition to his design work, Thomas Morrell hosts the podcast 'User Flows: UX design & careers,' which is available on various platforms. Through this podcast, he shares insights and knowledge about user experience design and career development. He also mentors UX students at Springboard.com, providing guidance and support to the next generation of designers.
Achievements in User Experience Design
Thomas Morrell has made significant contributions to user experience design throughout his career. Notably, he helped improve Prudential Financial's retirement app rating from 1.2 to 4.8 stars in the iOS and Android app stores. He also oversaw the redesign of two apps at IDT Corporation, both achieving over 4.5-star ratings. His leadership in UX architecture at Aon contributed to the successful sale of the business unit, showcasing his impact in the field.