Dewi Ayisha Rachmandari

Service Design (MA)

Little Hamlet is a community-focused initiative designed to support mothers by creating accessible and inclusive spaces tailored to their needs. This project was developed as part of our participation in the Student Service Design Challenge.

Transforming my personal journey through grief into a project that weaves together shared experiences, creating something beautiful for everyone navigating loss.

"Who Cares for the Cares?" is a project dedicated to young adult caregivers who are geographically and mentally tied to their responsibilities while navigating their future. This initiative highlights their crucial, yet often overlooked, role as invisible stakeholders in the healthcare system.

River Rangers is an AR game designed to reconnect children living near the River Roding with their natural environment. Players capture photos of their surroundings and transform their observations into digital masterpieces, which are showcased in an interactive AR gallery.

About

Dewi Ayisha Rachmandari is a passionate Service Designer and UX Researcher with a focus on transforming the healthcare sector. She specialises in creating inclusive service innovations and conducting in-depth user research and developing strategic design solutions that drive meaningful change.

While pursuing her Master’s degree at the Royal College of Art, she contributed to several innovative projects, including:

Carerou: A service that turns carers’ daily commutes into moments of respite by offering alternative routes for reflection and mental breaks. This initiative supports young adult carers in establishing clear physical and mental boundaries.
Little Hamlet: A community-focused initiative designed to foster conscious purchasing and sustainable family well-being among first-time parents. It creates accessible and inclusive community spaces to address the needs of birthing parent.
Artizen: A collaborative project with the UK Ministry of Justice, focusing on enhancing well-being and social connections.
MindSens: An innovative device for early detection of dementia at home, designed to identify symptoms before they fully manifest.

Awards & Recognitions (2023/2024):

Finalist, Student Service Design Challenge, sponsored by IKEA
Winner, Cardiometabolic Track, Women’s Health Hackathon at Imperial College London
Finalist, Innovation RCA

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