Lance Smith

Lance Smith is an experienced design professional with a diverse background in architecture and interior design. Currently serving as Senior Design Manager and Senior Designer at Starbucks since October 2016, Lance previously held the role of Senior Designer at Gensler from March 2014 to September 2016 and Design Director for Starbucks China from August 2012 to February 2014, focusing on the East and South China markets and specializing in sustainability. Additionally, Lance co-founded ZEROLABOFFICE, where responsibilities included Design Director and Project Manager from March 2005 to March 2012. Past experiences also include roles as an instructor at the Shanghai Expat Learning Center and as a designer and architect at various firms, including Wood + Zapata Inc. and LEO A DALY. Lance holds a Master's in Architecture from Syracuse University and a Bachelor's in Architecture from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.