Zheheng Lai
About Zheheng Lai
Zheheng Lai is a Design Lead at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc., where he has worked since 2020. He previously held the position of Design Specialist at the same company and has experience in architectural design from internships in both Shanghai and Los Angeles.
Work at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies
Zheheng Lai currently serves as Design Lead at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Inc., a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has played a key part in establishing the marketing and design department from its inception. Prior to this, he worked as a Design Specialist at HyperloopTT from 2017 to 2020, contributing to various design initiatives in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities included conducting user research and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop full-scale product prototypes, showcasing his commitment to enhancing passenger experience design.
Education and Expertise
Zheheng Lai holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.) degree from the School of Architecture at Syracuse University, where he studied from 2010 to 2015. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, completing his studies in 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in architectural design and user experience, which he applies in his current role at HyperloopTT.
Background in Architectural Design
Before his tenure at Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Zheheng Lai gained valuable experience in architectural design through internships. He worked as an Intern Architectural Designer at More Architecture for three months in 2016 in Shanghai, China. Following this, he spent five months at AN.ONYMOUS in the Greater Los Angeles Area, where he further honed his design skills. These positions allowed him to develop practical knowledge in architectural design prior to his current leadership role.
Achievements in Passenger Experience Design
At Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Zheheng Lai has been instrumental in building and scaling the Passenger Experience Design practice. His efforts in user research and product prototyping have significantly contributed to the development of innovative solutions aimed at enhancing the overall passenger experience. His work reflects a commitment to integrating user-centered design principles within the fast-evolving transportation sector.