Junchao Lyu
About Junchao Lyu
Junchao Lyu is a Senior Interaction Designer currently employed at IDEO in Shanghai, China. He has a background in architecture and has held various design roles at notable companies including Booking.com, Gensler, and the Architecture Design & Research Institute of Tongji University.
Current Role at IDEO
Junchao Lyu serves as a Senior Interaction Designer at IDEO, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating user-centered design solutions that enhance the interaction between users and products. His work involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative design strategies that align with client objectives.
Previous Experience in Design and Architecture
Prior to his current role, Junchao Lyu worked at Gensler as Project Design Lead in Digital Experience Design from 2018 to 2021. He also held the position of Senior Designer at Booking.com from 2016 to 2018. Earlier in his career, he was an Architect at the Architecture Design & Research Institute of Tongji University from 2013 to 2016. His diverse experience spans various aspects of design and architecture.
Freelance Work and Speaking Engagements
In 2018, Junchao Lyu engaged in freelance work as a Brand Creative at frog for a duration of two months. He also worked as a Project Lead Branding at BCG Digital Ventures for three months in the same year. Additionally, he served as a Workshop Speaker for the International Experience Design Committee (IXDC) in 2020, contributing to discussions on design practices.
Education and Academic Background
Junchao Lyu completed his Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) at Tongji University from 2010 to 2013. He also earned a Bachelor of Architecture from the same institution, studying from 2005 to 2010. His academic background provides a strong foundation in architectural principles and design methodologies.