CHENTAO LAI | PORTFOLIO

Hello, I'm Chentao(Alex)!
I study systems to understand people, then design things that actually last.

UI/UX Designer @ the Zell Lurie Institute

MSI, UX Research & Design @ the University of Michigan

Featured Projects

Philo Homes: Closing the Gap

UXD · E-commerce · Internship · In Progress

UX design for an AI furniture startup — redesigning and completing core user flows across mobile and web.

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Philo Homes: Closing the Gap

UXD · E-commerce · Internship · In Progress

UX design for an AI furniture startup — redesigning and completing core user flows across mobile and web.

See the project

Philo Homes: Closing the Gap

UXD · E-commerce · Internship · In Progress

UX design for an AI furniture startup — redesigning and completing core user flows across mobile and web.

See the project

Redesigning Civic AI for Dearborn

UXR • Civic Technology • 2025

Redesigning the City of Dearborn's AI-powered digital services to better connect residents with the help they need.

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Redesigning Civic AI for Dearborn

UXR • Civic Technology • 2025

Redesigning the City of Dearborn's AI-powered digital services to better connect residents with the help they need.

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Redesigning Civic AI for Dearborn

UXR • Civic Technology • 2025

Redesigning the City of Dearborn's AI-powered digital services to better connect residents with the help they need.

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U-M Interactive Wellness Map

UXR · UXD · Capstone · 2025

An interactive map tool designed for the U-M community to discover wellness events and spaces across campus.

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U-M Interactive Wellness Map

UXR · UXD · Capstone · 2025

An interactive map tool designed for the U-M community to discover wellness events and spaces across campus.

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U-M Interactive Wellness Map

UXR · UXD · Capstone · 2025

An interactive map tool designed for the U-M community to discover wellness events and spaces across campus.

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Hello, I'm Chentao(Alex)!I study systems to understand people, then design things that actually last.

Hello, I'm Chentao(Alex)! I study systems to understand people, then design things that actually last.

Hello, I'm Chentao(Alex)! I study systems to understand people, then design things that actually last.

Featured Projects

Philo Homes: Closing the Gap

Philo Homes: Closing the Gap

Philo Homes: Closing the Gap

Redesigning Civic AI for Dearborn

Redesigning Civic AI for Dearborn

Redesigning Civic AI for Dearborn

U-M Interactive Wellness Map

U-M Interactive Wellness Map

U-M Interactive Wellness Map

Best viewed on desktop. Thanks for Stopping By!

Best viewed on desktop. Thanks for Stopping By!

Hello, I'm Chentao(Alex)!
I study systems to understand people, then design things that actually last.

Hello, I'm Chentao(Alex)!
I study systems to understand people, then design things that actually last.

Hello, I'm Chentao(Alex)!
I study systems to understand people, then design things that actually last.