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Alan Dye, a key figure in Apple’s design team since 2015, has been hired by Meta to lead a new design studio focused on hardware, software, and AI integration. Dye, who played a crucial role in developing Apple’s Liquid Glass design language and other major interface innovations, will join Meta as Chief Design Officer on December 31. His shift to Meta is part of the company’s broader strategy to enhance its consumer hardware offerings, including smart glasses and other wearable tech. This move adds to Meta’s recent recruitment of top talent from competitors as it seeks to expand its product lineup beyond social networking.