Meta Reality Labs
Product Design Manager
Orion /
Project Nazare
Aug 2021 -Sept 2022
Led a team of product designers and prototypers to define the future of communication experiences on a 0-to-1 Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses product.
Due to confidentiality, only what's been publicly revealed can be shown.
About Orion
Orion (codename Project Nazare) is Meta's first pair of AR glasses. The glasses use holographic displays to overlay 2D and 3D content, context-aware AI to anticipate what users need, and a natural form factor that enables users to maintain eye contact and the human connection. Orion represents Meta's push toward immersive, everyday AR experiences.
It's currently in limited testing to employees and select external audiences in order to gather feedback and iterate on the design. This creates a stepping stone for a broader consumer release in the future.
My role & contributions
I was hired to lead a team towards crafting what the future of communication experiences are through Orion. We explored how to enhance presence and interaction through AR, defining novel ways for people to connect in digital-physical spaces.
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Established a new charter for the async comms team
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Collaborated with team leads to shape a new value proposition, product strategy, and feature set, aligning vision with user needs and business goals.
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Drove the team in defining end-to-end experiences and exploring key feature sets to achieve value
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Ensured the team used established frameworks to evaluate and validate our work, building confidence in strategic decisions and outcomes.
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Built trust & led a high-performing, inclusive team
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Guided the team in developing outcome-driven sprint plans, ensuring focus and effective decision-making.
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Earned an average team feedback score of 4.2/5, reflecting strong leadership and team support.
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Achieved a 93% favorable rating on the manager dimension in the H1 2022 Pulse Survey, demonstrating a high level of team trust and satisfaction.
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Cultivated community & cross team-collaboration
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Brought Lightning Presos to AR, a fast-paced forum enabling designers to showcase and share their work across the organization.
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Established the Design Managers Bi-Weekly, a structured space fostering transparency, alignment, and collaboration across leadership.
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Introduced AR Manager Support Circles, a dedicated series designed to strengthen leadership support and knowledge-sharing.
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