Meta
Creating a next-gen connection platform
Roles:
Product Design Lead
Year:
2022 - 2023
Meta’s Reality Labs group is focused on the future of connection - recent launches include the immersive Quest 3 VR headset to the AI-powered Ray-Ban | Meta smart glasses.
While my work is confidential, here are a few insights into my time there.
Envisioning a multi-modal software experience
Collaborating cross-functionally on a multi-generational wearable product platform. Responsibilities include defining hardware and software device navigation, building prototype experiences for research activities, and evolving our design system for new form factors and displays.
* Reference visual from Connect 2023, not directly involved in this prototype
Harnessing our generative AI capabilities
Exploring product opportunities utilizing our image-creation tools, demystifying prompt engineering for more accurate results, sharing learnings across product teams, and utilizing hackathons to ship internal experiences
Creating a proper extension of the Meta brand
Advocating for the best user experience with product and creative teams: negotiating capabilities against technical limitations, accessibility considerations, and identifying design system improvements to embrace all Meta brands
Being curious beyond my team’s focus
Attending events in the metaverse, dogfooding apps and games across a variety of Reality Labs prototypes and consumer hardware, and learning new skills outside my day-to-day tools