Lead Exp designer at THOUGHTWORKS

Designing digital products with
enterprises and startups since 2017.

MULTIDISCIPLINARY designer

ui/ux | product design

PRODUCT DESIGN
USER EXPERIENCE
USABILITY FIRST
ACCESSIBLE UX
Hero Grid

Empowering Employers to Hire Smarter

Web Design (SaaS)
UI/UX Design
Design System
Redesigned the Glints Employers Platform to close feature gaps, drive revenue, and launch tools that help employers hire more effectively.
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Redefining Career Journeys for Jobseekers

Mobile App
UI/UX Design
Design System
Created a jobseeker-focused platform to go beyond job applications, spark peer engagement, and support long-term career growth.
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Eliminating Spam with Design Thinking

Mobile App
Moderation
Tackled rising spam and scam issues in the social feed by addressing misuse patterns that threatened user trust and engagement, ensuring the platform remained a safe space for meaningful interactions.
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Other Projects

Mobile App
Responsive Web
Branding
With over 7 years of experience, I’ve led diverse projects across industries. Working with clients like Tiger Beer, Adidas, ST Aerospace, BreadTalk Group, and Thermofisher Scientific adapting to varied challenges to deliver impactful design solutions.
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Hi! I'm Bernard

A multidisciplinary product designer with a track record of creating impactful, user-first products for both startups and global brands. I’ve helped ship software, engage audiences, and grow businesses in a variety of domains.

How I Can Help

I uncover business opportunities and collaborate on solutions, Guiding projects from user research to UI/UX design and testing, delivering polished web and mobile products efficiently.

Skills

UX/ UI Design
Visual Design
User Testing
User Research
Design Systems
HTML/CSS
Facilitation
Information architecture
Project Management
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

People ignore design that ignores people.

- Frank Chimero

Experience

Thoughtworks
Lead Experience Designer
Present
Glints
Senior Product Designer
2021 - 2025
Webpuppies Digital
UX Designer/ Developer & Project Manager
2018 - 2020
Scientific Innovations Company
Product Designer, Product Manager
2017 - 2018

Teaching

Mentor
ADPList
Present
Beginner to UX/UI Design Professional in 8 hours
Singapore Institute of Management
2019, 2020
Secure a Career in Web Design Webinar
Nanyang Technological University
2018, 2020
Crash Course in E-commerce Development Webinar
Singapore Institute of Management
2020

Latest article • 4 min read

How to run meetings effectively as a designer

Design Approach

Strategic: I design with purpose. Grounded in research, shaped by insights, and aligned with product goals.

Functional Elegance: Empathy first. Simplicity always. Business value by design.

Mentor

Awards and Features

Top 10 Mentors
ADPList
2025
Website Of The Month Nominee
Singapore Website Awards
2020

Clients & Companies

What others say

I take pride in building lasting relationships and delivering solutions that exceed expectations.

Bernard is a well-rounded product designer with strong ownership, adaptability, and fast execution.

He led end-to-end design across various product types, even stepping into PM roles when needed. With sharp product sense, strong communication, and a deep user focus,

Bernard consistently delivered impactful solutions. A true asset to any team.
Tara Hill
Chief Product Officer • Green Tea Leadership
Bernard is a reliable and high efficient designer. The Glints app interface design and its UI components were majorly done by him and help the team to build up a design system.

As a senior in the team, he also spent time coaching newcomers and sharing his knowledge with other business unit design teams to help them understand the app design process quickly to increase development efficiency.

It's really lucky to have him for our 0-1 app project.
Sean Chiu
Head of Product • CP AXTRA | ex-Alibaba | ex-Lazada
Bernard is a passionate, talented, and resilient UX designer. During our year working together at SIC, he managed multiple projects across diverse brands including Px Plate, Cardiatrics, KYRA, ALEA, and Homebakee. I worked closely with him on Px Plate, where he played a key role in shaping the brand across digital and offline platforms, even leading social media campaigns. Bernard was a vital bridge between management and the IT team, always delivering under tight deadlines and embracing constant changes with a positive attitude. He brings creativity, ownership, and dedication to every project.
Claudia Correia
Clinical Dietitian • Claudia Correia Nutrition & Dietetic
Bernard is one of the product designer with most ownership and impact in my team. He takes responsibility on enhancing product with more comprehensive product thinking and supporting in iterating detail design operation.

Beyond the daily work of product design, he also helps his product squad team to improve synergy and transition proactively.
Rachel Liu
UX/UI Design Leader
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Bernard is a well-rounded product designer with strong ownership, adaptability, and fast execution.

He led end-to-end design across various product types, even stepping into PM roles when needed. With sharp product sense, strong communication, and a deep user focus,

Bernard consistently delivered impactful solutions. A true asset to any team.

Tara Hill

Chief Product Officer

Bernard is a reliable and high efficient designer. The Glints app interface design and its UI components were majorly done by him and help the team to build up a design system.

As a senior in the team, he also spent time coaching newcomers and sharing his knowledge with other business unit design teams to help them understand the app design process quickly to increase development efficiency.

It's really lucky to have him for our 0-1 app project.

Sean Chiu

Head of Product • CP AXTRA | ex-Alibaba | ex-Lazada

Bernard is a passionate, talented, and resilient UX designer. During our year working together at SIC, he managed multiple projects across diverse brands including Px Plate, Cardiatrics, KYRA, ALEA, and Homebakee.

I worked closely with him on Px Plate, where he played a key role in shaping the brand across digital and offline platforms, even leading social media campaigns.

Bernard was a vital bridge between management and the IT team, always delivering under tight deadlines and embracing constant changes with a positive attitude. He brings creativity, ownership, and dedication to every project.

Claudia Correia

Clinical Dietitian

It was great to work with Bernard, he has initiatives to seek understanding and ability to adapt to suit clients’ needs and requirements.

Besides his creative capability, he has the ability to multi-task and work under pressure. He is diligent, striving to meet deadlines and deliver results.

He is willing to learn and grow, and I highly recommend Bernard.

Clara So

Founder

It has been an absolute pleasure working with Bernard for a long period. Bernard warmly guided me through the team workflow and company culture when I first joined Glints. He quickly became my go-to design partner, and grew up together.

What stands out about Bernard is his beginner's mindset. Despite being a senior designer, he always seeks diverse perspectives and readily incorporates feedback into his design approach. Furthermore, Bernard's efficiency in completing tasks and his clear communication significantly contribute to squad team or cross-team projects.

Working with Bernard has not only been professionally enriching but also enjoyable. I am confident that Bernard will continue to excel and bring valuable contributions anywhere.

Irene Chuang

UX Designer

Bernard is hands down one of the best product designers I've ever worked with. People who've been working with him will most likely say the same.

He's meticulous, thoughtful, communicative, and empathetic. Basically owning all critical qualities required to become an exceptional product designer. Even better, he always listens to customers' feedback and is able to translate them into design solution.

I can fully guarantee you that Bernard will become a key, irreplaceable member of your organization.

Doddy Dwi Wahyuwono

Creative & Digital Marketing Manager

Bernard is one of the product designer with most ownership and impact in my team.

He takes responsibility on enhancing product with more comprehensive product thinking and supporting in iterating detail design operation.

Beyond the daily work of product design, he also helps his product squad team to improve synergy and transition proactively.

Rachel Liu

UX/UI Design Leader

Bernard is such a talented and reliable designer. The design system for mobile and web application in Glints is mostly designed by him. He pays attention to detail in his UI/UX design. Whenever he is assigned to work on certain feature, he will do his own research from the competitive features in order to have unique design and find the opportunities for differentiation.

He is also a great mentor and coach to new joiner. At the same time, he has a strong sense of business acumen. I am so grateful to have him in my team. He will be a true asset to any team that he joins. He is a team player and I believe he will definitely excel in whatever he does in the future.

Samuel Xie

Senior Project Manager
Engineering Manager

I am pleased to recommend Bernard, who has been an invaluable member of our team at Glints. I’ve witnessed his impressive work across multiple projects, including mobile and web platforms. Bernard has a strong understanding of product development and design, which allows him to effectively balance business needs with user requirements.

His ability to uncover local user insights has been instrumental in guiding our product strategies and ensuring we remain aligned with our target audience.

One of Bernard’s standout qualities is his high ownership and commitment to delivering solid results. He consistently meets and exceeds expectations, demonstrating a level of dedication that inspires those around him. His ability to navigate complex challenges while keeping the team focused and motivated is a testament to his leadership potential.

Tung An

Design Lead

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