Overview
- Apple confirmed Dye’s exit and promoted longtime designer Stephen (Steve) Lemay to lead user‑interface design, with Tim Cook publicly praising his track record.
- At Meta, Dye will establish a new design studio, oversee hardware, software and AI interface work, report to CTO Andrew Bosworth and begin as chief design officer on December 31.
- Senior Apple design director Billy Sorrentino, Dye’s deputy, is also set to join Meta’s new team, according to the reports.
- Apple employees broadly welcomed Lemay’s appointment, Daring Fireball reported, citing internal reactions that highlighted his rigor and attention to detail.
- Dye’s departure adds to a run of senior changes at Apple, including Jeff Williams’ retirement and John Giannandrea’s planned exit, raising questions about leadership continuity.