A service designer skilled in integrating research, design thinking and strategy to address complex challenges across digital platforms and public systems, with a focus on long-term impact.
Rekha Mathew
UX Design Lead | NUS Communication Design Hub
Singapore
Summary
Education
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National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Design in Integrated Design, N/A Grade : Focus: design leadership, service design, sustainable innovation, co-design, creative computing Aug 2025 - Present- Christ University Bachelor of Commerce, specialization in Finance, Finance Grade : N/A Jun 2019 - May 2022
Experience
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UX Design Lead NUS Communication Design Hub Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos
Driving UX strategy and design for the Dean's Board at the NUS College of Design and Engineering, shaping digital experiences across research, student life, and academic affairs.
- Service Design Project NUS X Ang Chin Moh Foundation Jan 2026 - Present • 4 mos
Leading research-driven service design to support end-of-life conversations, grief, and funeral planning in Singapore's multicultural context.
Skills
- FigmaNovice
- MiroNovice
Languages
- EnglishWorking knowledge
- MalayalamWorking knowledge
Certifications
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