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Apple's Design Chief Joins Meta to Lead AI Innovations

12/4/2025

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Alan Dye, Apple’s UI design chief since 2015, is leaving to join Meta as chief design officer, effective December 31.
Dye will oversee a new Meta design studio focused on integrating AI with hardware and software.
Steve Lemay will replace Alan Dye as Apple's interface design leader.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the studio aims to create human-centered designs for future devices, including AI glasses, as part of Meta's competitive strategy.

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Alan Dye, Apple’s UI design chief since 2015, is leaving to join Meta as chief design officer, effective December 31.
Dye will oversee a new Meta design studio focused on integrating AI with hardware and software.
Steve Lemay will replace Alan Dye as Apple's interface design leader.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the studio aims to create human-centered designs for future devices, including AI glasses, as part of Meta's competitive strategy.