> That won’t be a problem with Stephen Lemay. Understanding of fundamental principles will no longer be lacking.
Holy wishcasting, Batman.
Not everyone loves everything Lemay has worked on, but nobody bats 1.000 and designers love to critique each other’s work. [...] everyone I’ve spoken to is happy — if not downright giddy — at the news that Lemay is replacing Dye.
I am not a Liquid Glass hater. I actually think, on the whole, iOS 26 is a better and more usable UI than iOS 18.
That said, he is frequently an apple apologist. This gets in the way of critical thinking. Apple does not deserve a pass on poor products, bad policies or behavior, and other things that deserve being called out by journalism.
I assume (perhaps incorrectly) that when he criticizes Apple, he puts his relationships, access, and self image at risk.
ChrisArchitect•2mo ago
Apple Design Official Alan Dye Poached by Meta in Major Coup
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46139145