Apple’s head of UI design leaves for Meta

Apple’s head of UI design and long-time govt Alan Dye has left Apple to hitch Meta, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

Dye has been the pinnacle of Apple’s UI design workforce since 2015, having overseen quite a few main launches. For instance, in 2015 the OS variations throughout Apple’s main platforms have been iOS 9 and macOS 9; we have seen ten iterations of every platform since.

In keeping with the report, Dye will now be head of design for {hardware}, software program and AI integration at Meta’s freshly created design studio.

Apple CEO Tim Prepare dinner confirmed the information to Bloomberg, and stated that his substitute will probably be long-time Apple designer Stephen Lemay.

“Steve Lemay has performed a key function within the design of each main Apple interface since 1999. He has all the time set a very excessive bar for excellence and embodies Apple’s tradition of collaboration and creativity,” Prepare dinner stated in an announcement.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the creation of a “new artistic studio in Actuality Labs” which will probably be led by Alan Dye.

“The brand new studio will carry collectively design, style, and know-how to outline the following technology of our merchandise and experiences,” he wrote.

Zuckerberg additionally stated Apple designer Billy Sorrentino will even be coming to Meta and becoming a member of Dye’s workforce.

Dye leaves Apple at a very delicate time. The corporate is rumored to be engaged on a foldable iPhone, the primary such product for Apple, which can absolutely require a big revamp of the iOS consumer interface.

Dye’s departure follows a number of different high-profile govt exits from Apple. The corporate COO Jeff WIlliams retired in November, and Apple’s AI chief John Giannandrea introduced his departure final week.