Emily Kwa
About Emily Kwa
Emily Kwa is a Senior UI/UX Designer with over a decade of experience in digital media and print. Currently working at Contour in Singapore, she advocates for human-centered design and emphasizes iterative design processes.
Work at Contour
Emily Kwa has been employed at Contour as a Senior UI/UX Designer since 2020. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in digital media and print to enhance user experience and interface design. Her focus on human-centred design principles guides her work, ensuring that the products she designs are accessible and inclusive. Emily has been instrumental in initiating self-driven projects that address design challenges, demonstrating her proactive approach to problem-solving within the organization.
Previous Experience in UX Design
Before joining Contour, Emily Kwa held the position of Senior UX Designer at PALO IT from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure there lasted one year, during which she honed her skills in user experience design. Prior to that, she worked at CXA Group as a UI Designer from 2015 to 2016, contributing to various projects that enhanced user interfaces. Additionally, she served as a Web Designer at Mediacorp Pte Ltd in 2007 for eight months and as a Creative Designer at Aviva Singapore from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Emily Kwa completed her secondary education at Anglican High School, achieving GCE ‘O’ Levels from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education at Temasek Polytechnic, where she earned a Diploma in Interactive Media Design from 2002 to 2005. Her academic background laid the foundation for her career in design, where she has accumulated a decade of experience in both digital media and print. Emily possesses basic coding skills, which assist her in evaluating technical feasibility during the design process.
Design Philosophy and Approach
Emily advocates for human-centred design, emphasizing the importance of creating products that are accessible and inclusive. She focuses on concept-driven, iterative design, which allows for continuous improvement and adaptation based on user feedback. Her commitment to expanding her design horizons reflects her dedication to staying current with industry trends and best practices in UI/UX design.