Kishan Hathiwala

Service Design (MA)

Optival as a part of the Service Design Challenge is a SaaS solution bridging the gap between NHS trusts and international nurses. It aligns nurses with NHS values through strategic intervention and helps NHS trusts manage the workforce better by analyzing value alignment and addressing conflicts.

Carob offers private credit loans to medium enterprises, supporting their growth and Net Zero transition while providing ESG-focused tools for carbon measurement and reporting.

CoLab is a borough-centric coworking space that empowers freelancers through workspace, local projects, and networking, addressing local challenges collaboratively.

About

Kishan Hathiwala is a multidisciplinary designer from India with a passion for crafting impactful solutions that drive meaningful change. Coming from an entrepreneurial family, he has always been opportunistic and driven by creativity and optimism. He adopts a multifaceted approach, using design as a lens to explore new domains and challenge existing norms, delivering compelling narratives and holistic solutions.

He holds a background in Product Design from the National Institute of Design, India, and has furthered his education with an MA in Service Design from the Royal College of Art, London. Over the past few years, he has worked on innovative projects with public and private sector organizations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver pioneering solutions and experiences that have touched the lives of over a million people.

He resonates with the wisdom of Bruce Mau, who believes in the power of design to inspire, to provoke, and to create a better world. Throughout his journey, his goal and motivation have remained constant: to be optimistic, which allows me to be confident by trying out new things and seeking unexpected outcomes.

Involvement and participation during his time at the RCA:

Entrepreneurial Journey: Module with Imperial College London
Service Design Challenge (Shortlisted as finalists)

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