tangerine’s Weiwei He Champions Collaboration and Innovation at Rail Interiors Show in Prague
Railway Interiors Show – Prague, Czechia, 24 November 2025
Weiwei He, Director at strategic design consultancy tangerine, delivered a keynote address at the Railway Interiors Show in Prague, spotlighting the critical role of supply chain collaboration and transparency in the vision design for future innovative rail interiors.
In her presentation, titled “Improving the Design RFP Process Through Supply Chain Collaboration” Weiwei shared insights drawn from decades of experience in rail vision design. She emphasised that early supplier involvement and open communication are essential to overcoming traditional silos in the design and procurement process.
“Transparency and trust are key,” Weiwei noted. “When suppliers and operators collaborate from day one, we create stronger, more innovative solutions that truly enhance the passenger experience.”
Weiwei highlighted the growing challenge of balancing ambition with practicality in rail design, as operators seek greater comfort and flexibility while managing cost and sustainability constraints. Her message was clear: collaboration is not just a trend—it’s a necessity for delivering breakthrough passenger experiences.
The session underscored tangerine’s commitment to driving innovation in the rail sector and beyond, advocating for cultural shifts that embed openness and shared goals into every stage of design.
Her Summary outlined:
- Expect deeper innovation in the rail sector, moving beyond incremental updates to existing designs
- For these breakthrough projects, early involvement of multiple suppliers in shaping the design vision is essential
- Supplier engagement can range from light consultation to full co-development, and every interaction adds value.
- Transparency and collaboration in programmes are critical for success
For more details on tangerine’s work in rail interiors, click here.
If you’d like to enquire further about her talk and discuss your current rail programme design requirements, please enquire to Weiwei He at mail@tangerine.net.
