Morgan West
About Morgan West
Morgan West is the Co-Founder and Head of Product and Design at Ren, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in design, having held various roles at companies such as Google, Nokia, and Philips, and co-founded Shield Makers to support healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work at Ren
Morgan West serves as Co-Founder and Head of Product and Design at Ren since 2020. In this role, Morgan has led the design and feature buildout of the Ren Platform, which focuses on accelerating the renewable energy transition in corporate supply chains. The platform aims to streamline processes and enhance efficiency for organizations looking to adopt sustainable energy solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Ren, Morgan West held various positions in design and product development. Morgan worked as a Design Contractor at Extensible Energy from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, Morgan co-founded Shield Makers in 2020, where the organization designed and manufactured PPE for hospitals in Los Angeles during the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgan also gained experience as an Interaction Designer at Google and as a User Experience Designer at Nokia, both in 2018. Additional roles include Interaction Design Contractor at Under Armour and Product Designer at Philips in 2019.
Education and Expertise
Morgan West has a strong educational background in Interaction Design. Morgan earned a Bachelor of Science degree from ArtCenter College of Design and furthered studies at AHO Oslo and Delft University of Technology, focusing on Interaction Design. This academic foundation supports Morgan's expertise in product design and user experience, contributing to successful project outcomes in various roles.
Achievements and Recognition
Morgan West has received recognition for contributions to the field of design. Notably, Morgan won the UX Cup, a national UX competition in Norway, hosted by Bekk Consulting. This accolade highlights Morgan's skills in user experience design and commitment to excellence in the industry.
Background in Acting and Modeling
Before pursuing a career in design, Morgan West worked as an Actor Model with Wilhelmina from 2013 to 2015. This experience in the creative industry may have contributed to Morgan's understanding of visual aesthetics and user engagement in design.