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Mark Zuckerberg’s post as Meta poaches Apple’s head of UI design, Alan Dye

December 4, 2025

Alan Dye, Apple's head of user interface design for nearly 20 years, is leaving the tech giant to join Meta Platforms, marking a significant shift in the design landscape for both companies. His departure has been confirmed by Apple, which will see Stephen Lemay take over his responsibilities. This move highlights Meta's ambition to enhance its capabilities in AI-equipped consumer devices.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed that Alan Dye will be leaving Apple for Meta

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Alan Dye has been with Apple for nearly 20 years and led the UI design team since 2015.
He is known for his work on major projects including the Apple Watch UI and the redesign of Apple OS.
Stephen Lemay will succeed Dye as head of UI design at Apple.
Dye's departure follows a trend of talent loss at Apple since Jony Ive's exit in 2019.
Meta aims to bolster its design team as it focuses on AI-equipped consumer devices.

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Mark Zuckerberg’s post as Meta poaches Apple’s head of UI design, Alan Dye

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