HyperLoop
Designing a Personal Infotainment Experience for Next‑Generation Luxury Rail

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CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE

Client: HyperLoop
Product: Mobile infotainment & cabin‑control app
Timeline: Concept project (2018)
Platform: iOS & Android

I worked independently as a Product Designer, responsible for:

  • Product thinking & UX strategyProduct thinking & UX strategy

  • Competitive and analog research

  • Information architecture

  • User journeys & personas

  • Wireframes & interaction design

  • High‑fidelity UI & visual system

A product case study exploring how mobile‑first control can redefine comfort, service, and information for high‑speed luxury train passengers.

Luxury high‑speed trains are technologically advanced, yet most onboard displays still offer only basic information: next stop, time left, and speed. Meanwhile, passengers increasingly expect hotel‑level service, personalization, and control — all from their personal devices.

MY ROLE

PROJECT SNAPSHOT

person holding silver iphone 6
person holding silver iphone 6

The challenge was to design a mobile‑first infotainment experience that: Allows passengers to control their private cabin Makes requesting services effortless Keeps travelers informed without overwhelming them Feels premium, calm, and intuitive across age groups

THE CHALLANGE

To ground the concept in reality, I explored adjacent industries and interaction patterns:

Transportation & Mobility Apps

Trainline, Whim, Transit, TrainPal, GoPili

Smart Home & Remote Control Interfaces

Nest, Daikin, Bose SoundTouch, Kasa, Universal Remote apps



Airline In‑Flight Entertainment Systems

Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Aer Lingus




Luxury Travel & Future Mobility

• Luxury train documentaries (Seven Stars, Rovos Rail)

• Smart city & future commute podcasts

• Hyperloop & next‑gen transport concepts

Key insight: The best experiences remove friction by reducing choice at the moment of action.

RESEARCH & INSPIRATION