Apple’s Design Boss Jumps Ship to Meta in Major Talent Coup

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Meta just landed one of its biggest design hires ever: Alan Dye, the executive who led Apple’s UI team for the past decade, is officially joining the company.
Dye will work on strengthening AI-driven interfaces for Meta’s next-gen hardware—from smart glasses to VR headsets—and will report directly to CTO Andrew Bosworth.
At Apple, Dye’s role will be filled by Steve Lemay, a veteran designer involved in nearly every major Apple interface since 1999.

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Meta landing Apple’s top talent changes the competitive landscape.

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This move shows how seriously Meta is investing in premium design.