# Nikhil Mathew

> Senior UX Designer | Amazon Devices and Services

Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/nikhilmathew

Nikhil Mathew brings over 17 years of expertise in UX Design and Research, Design Strategy, and Industrial Design. Throughout his career, Nikhil has assumed pivotal leadership roles, notably as Head of Design Research, and Strategy at Beyond Design, where he demonstrated vision and leadership in steering teams towards award winning design solutions.

Recognized for his commitment to innovation and attention to detail, Nikhil secured 6 US patents between 2018 and 2022, focusing on user interaction design and automation. His work received over 220 citations, highlighting its impact. In 2009, he was honored with the IDSA award for his contributions to sustainable living design.

For the past 7 years at Amazon, Nikhil has specialized in AI-enabled wearables, contributing to the user experience of Alexa-enabled on-the-go devices. As a senior UX designer in the Echo Frames team, he currently focuses on developing user experiences for Alexa-enabled smart glasses, leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

## Work Experience
### UX Lead @ Amazon Lab126
Jan 2025 – Present | Sunnyvale, CA
UX across hardware and core experiences for Smart Wearables.

### Senior UX Designer @ Amazon
Jan 2022 – Present | Cupertino, California, United States

### Senior UX Researcher @ Amazon Lab126
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 | Sunnyvale, California

### Director - Design Research & Strategy @ Beyond Design, Inc.
Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 | Chicago, IL

### Manager - Design Research & Strategy @ Beyond Design, Inc.
Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 | Greater Chicago Area

### Design Strategist @ Beyond Design, Inc.
Jan 2010 – Jan 2013 | Chicago, Illinois, United States

### Design Research & Strategy Intern @ SC Johnson Inc.
Jan 2009 – Jan 2009 | Racine, Wisconsin
Develop design solutions using design thinking methods for the brand to extend product offerings 
in adjacent markets.

### Industrial Design Manager @ Whirlpool Corporation
Jan 2005 – Jan 2008
DESIGN MANAGEMENT - Partner with key internal stakeholders and manage 
design initiatives to support refrigerator product development. Manage external vendors to create mockups for design validation.

INDUSTRIAL DESIGN - Develop industrial design solutions for washers and refrigerators with features and aesthetics to match trends and user needs. Translate the visual brand language through product design to fit more to the design maturity of Asian consumers.

CRAFTSMANSHIP - Conduct collaborative sessions with to test products through craftsmanship matrices and evaluate product built and quality.

INNOVATION PLATFORM - Develop future design and technology platforms that can provide innovations by envisioning future.


## Education
### Masters in Design (MDes) in Design Research, Strategic Design, Product Planning
Illinois Institute of Technology

### Bachelor in design in Product Design
National Institute of Design


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/nikhil-mathew-ux
- Portfolio: http://www.mathewnikhil.com

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Last updated: 2026-04-13