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Charlie Deets
Human Interface Designer at Apple
Charlie Deets is a prominent product designer who recently transitioned from Apple to The Browser Company. Here's an overview of his career and accomplishments:
Career Highlights
Charlie Deets worked at Apple for five years as a Human Interface Designer, where he played a key role in designing Safari, Home, Privacy, Accessibility, and Screen Sharing features.15 Prior to his time at Apple, he held significant positions at other major tech companies:
- Product Designer at WhatsApp (2016-2019)
- Product Designer at Facebook (2013-2016)
Notable Achievements
- Created the "swipe to reply" gesture during his tenure at Meta (Facebook/WhatsApp)1
- Developed MOON, an app showing moon phases, which grew to 9 million users before being acquired by Alba Studio in 20235
- Received multiple awards, including:
Education
- MFA from University of Illinois at Chicago (2007-2009)
- BA in Economics from DePaul University (2000-2003)
- Studied Philosophy at Illinois Wesleyan University (1997-1999)2
Current Position
As of April 2024, Charlie Deets has joined The Browser Company as a Product Designer, where he is working on the Arc web browser.15 This move represents a significant shift in his career, as he brings his extensive experience from Apple to a company focused on innovating the browsing experience with AI-driven features.4
Charlie Deets is known for his interest in virtual reality, photography, and Dada.2 He continues to work on personal projects, including Mission Control and Quick Journal.5
Highlights
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- SF Symbols Search 2.5x a day
- Get Favicon 1.7x a day (niche user++)
- Window Management 11.7x a day https://t.co/6P4LI9F2PY
I find endless impulsive tread chasing repulsive.
