Alan Dye

This Design Matters episode features an interview with Alan Dye, Apple's VP of Human Interface Design. The conversation begins with Dye's early life and passion for design, tracing his career path from Syracuse University to Landor, Ogilvy, Kate Spade, and finally Apple. Key topics include his work on iOS 7, the Apple Watch, and the newly launched Apple Vision Pro spatial computer, with Dye detailing the design process and philosophy behind these products. Dye emphasizes the iterative nature of design at Apple, the importance of collaboration, and the focus on creating intuitive user experiences. A specific example is the development of the Apple Watch's timekeeping functionality, highlighting the deep understanding of timekeeping mechanisms that informed the digital interface.