About
Product Designer & Entrepreneur
Based in Brooklyn, NY
Hello, I’m Westen! For the last 5 years, I’ve led product development at my startup Soilless. Alongside my entrepreneurial work, I have experience freelancing as a design consultant. Before that, I developed life-saving medical products at Ximedica and Johnson & Johnson.
My core values are a focus on value-driven work, continual improvement of process, and a commitment to finding opportunity in every outcome. When I’m not working you’ll find me playing video games with friends, walking my dog Luna, or refining my meal-prep recipes.
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Awards and Cohorts
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Terra Carta Design
Lab Finalist
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Brooklyn Public Library PowerUP! 2023
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NYU Tandon Masterclass 2023
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NYU Tandon Keystone 2023
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Arch Grants 2021-2022
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DESIGNxRI Catalyst 2020
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CleanTech Open 2019
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Industrial Design Inventor Award 2019
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Outstanding Contribution to Wellness Award
Let's keep in touch