Alan Dye is a prominent design executive known for his extensive leadership in user interface and human interface design, primarily at Apple Inc. He joined Apple in 2006, initially working on the company’s product packaging and unboxing experience, which played a key role in shaping Apple's first impressions with consumers[1][3]. By 2015, Dye had become the head of Apple’s Design Studio, overseeing software design across major Apple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and the Vision Pro headset[1][3]. Dye contributed significantly to several major Apple design milestones. He was instrumental in the 2013 redesign of iOS 7, introducing a flat user interface, updated typography, and new iconography, which marked a major visual shift for Apple’s software[3]. He also played a core role in designing the Apple Watch user interface, including watch faces and features like Activity Rings, ECG, and fall detection[1][3]. His work extended to innovations such as the Dynamic Island on iPhone, Apple’s spatial computing platform visionOS for Vision Pro, and the Liquid Glass UI refresh launched in 2025, which unified Apple’s design language across multiple operating systems[1][3]. Before Apple, Dye worked in branding and advertising, including roles at Kate Spade and Ogilvy & Mather, and began his career at Landor Associates[2][4]. His background in graphic and product packaging design informed his approach to user experience design at Apple[2]. In late 2025, Dye left Apple to join Meta as chief design officer, where he will lead a new creative studio focused on integrating hardware, software, and AI-driven design for Meta’s consumer devices, including smart glasses and virtual reality headsets. He reports directly to Meta’s CTO and heads the Reality Labs design efforts starting December 31, 2025[1][5]. Dye is recognized for blending aesthetics, technology, and user experience across platforms, making him a key figure in modern digital design.