Jianyu Zou

PhD Student
jzou5@ncsu.eduBio
My passion for design has led me through diverse projects spanning vehicle design, product design, graphic design, service design, interaction design, and design research. Through my work and studies across Asia, Europe, and North America, I continuously strive to broaden my global perspective, helping me better understand and contribute to future design innovation.
My professional experience as a vehicle designer and researcher at FAW-Hongqi includes contributing to over ten concept and production vehicles across sedans, SUVs, MPVs, and other segments. I also served as a lead researcher in the Hongqi and The Palace Museum Joint Innovation Lab project, which explored how traditional Chinese art and culture could be translated into contemporary automotive design.
I am motivated to explore how emerging intelligent technologies can transform mobility experiences and reimagine transportation systems during this unprecedented era of automotive revolution.
Education
MA Intelligent Mobility Royal College of Art
Exchange Vehicle Design Lahti University of Applied Sciences
BA Product Design, Experiemental Program of Integrated Innovation (EPII) Jiangnan University
Area(s) of Expertise
Vehicle Design/Research
Industrial Design
User Experience
Cultural Heritage Design