“Halide Co-Founder Sebastiaan de With Joins Apple’s Elite Design Team”
Renowned designer Sebastiaan de With, co-founder of the acclaimed iPhone camera app Halide, has officially joined Apple’s prestigious Human Interface Design team. Expressing his enthusiasm, de With remarked on the opportunity to collaborate with a team he considers the best in the industry.
De With’s Return to Apple
This position marks a significant return for de With, who previously contributed to Apple’s projects like iCloud, MobileMe, and the Find My app. His extensive experience also includes design roles at prominent companies such as Sony, Mozilla, Oracle, HP, and EA.
Recent Changes in Apple’s Design Team
Apple’s design team is currently undergoing noteworthy transitions. Notably, former software design chief Alan Dye departed for Meta. Concurrently, John Ternus, Apple’s hardware engineering chief and a leading candidate for CEO, is set to oversee the company’s hardware and software design teams.
- Alan Dye left for Meta.
- John Ternus is managing hardware and software teams.
- Former chief designer Jony Ive established his own firm, LoveFrom.
Since leaving Apple in 2019, Jony Ive has been developing projects with OpenAI, including an innovative AI device.
Updates on Halide App
In related developments, Halide’s parent company, Lux, has unveiled a public preview of Halide Mark III. This next-generation version of their flagship camera app promises to enhance the mobile photography experience.
Sebastiaan de With’s expertise combined with Apple’s renowned design ethos is expected to lead to exciting innovations in the tech giant’s product lineup. As Apple continues to adapt and evolve, the integration of fresh talent like de With signals a bright future for their design initiatives.
