# Alex Chu

> Wearable UX Lead at Meta Reality Labs | 15+ Years in XR design | ex-Google, ex-Samsung

Location: Brooklyn, New York, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/alexchu

Driving the future of intelligent wearables at Meta Reality Labs, I combine a deep understanding of spatial design and cutting-edge UX principles with 15+ years of experience in XR/AR product and interaction design.

Leveraging an almost 8 year tenure as a Spatial AI UX Lead at Google AR, I specialize in transforming complex R&D into intuitive, impactful experiences. My expertise spans:

Spatial Intelligence & AI-Powered Wearables: Designing the next generation of conversational and visually intelligent user experiences.

Generative AI Creation Tools: Pioneering the integration of generative AI into creative workflows for 3D and immersive content.

XR Experience Design & Prototyping: Leading high-stakes design initiatives for AR, VR, and mixed-reality platforms.

My career has included advanced R&D and product leadership roles at Google, Samsung, and Halliburton, as well as entrepreneurial experience as the Founder of the social VR startup, Vicarious VR. I am passionate about shipping products that define new categories in human-computer interaction.

## Work Experience
### Staff Product Designer @ Meta
Jan 2025 – Present | New York City Metropolitan Area

### Staff Interaction Designer @ Google
Jan 2018 – Jan 2025 | New York, New York, United States
ᐧ Heads UX for Spatial AI at Google XR, defining strategy and building the content ecosystem.

ᐧ Spearheaded Geospatial AR in Maps, leading UX of the spatial content platform including creation, distribution, and monetization, resulting in a 50-project international pilot.

ᐧ Owned UX for Assistant on AR glasses from 2019-2023.

ᐧ Led UX for Assistant on Google Pixel Buds, enhancing smart features, voice interactions, notifications and messaging.

ᐧ Designed key features for the VR180 Daydream app, including camera settings and automatic uploads.

ᐧ Promoted from Senior IXD to Staff IXD in 2023.

### Co-founder and Head of Product @ Vicarious, Inc.
Jan 2015 – Jan 2018 | San Francisco Bay Area
ᐧ Directed all facets of Vicarious' product lifecycle, from strategic planning to launch, for a VR/mobile social platform.

ᐧ Supervised a 5-person development team, ensuring streamlined project progression and task completion.

ᐧ Oversaw all design operations, incorporating user/market research, UX/UI design, and 2D/3D asset creation.

ᐧ Engineered brand and marketing strategies, produced all promotional content, and managed ad campaigns.

ᐧ Accelerated company growth via investor pitches, event presentations, talent acquisition, and community programs.

ᐧ Awarded the 2016 Samsung Champion for VR.

### Staff Interaction Designer @ Samsung Research America
Jan 2012 – Jan 2015 | Richardson, Texas
ᐧ Headed interaction design at Samsung R&D, covering diverse platforms from prototype to market.

ᐧ Directed design for key projects: Gear VR, Milk VR (360 video), Health App, Smart Switch, and more.

ᐧ Expanded design team by securing project funding; showcased work at Samsung's UX Fair and HIMSS.

ᐧ Oversaw design quality via workshops and teamwork with development and testing.

ᐧ Contributed to IP with six invention disclosures and two patents.

ᐧ Advanced from Senior to Staff Interaction Designer in 2014.

### Product Owner/Design Lead @ Halliburton
Jan 2011 – Jan 2012 | Carrollton, Texas
ᐧ Led design and ownership for internal Testing and Subsea software, including Schematic Builder and Performance Metrics Dashboard.

ᐧ Gathered requirements through user stories and championed customer needs in Agile processes.

ᐧ Shaped product direction with roadmaps and integration plans, informed by client and expert input.

ᐧ Advanced to Product Owner in 2011, with Agile training.

### Staff Architect @ Joeb + Partners Architects > LLC
Jan 2006 – Jan 2009 | Greenwich, CT
ᐧ Supported architectural design and execution of high-value residential projects.

ᐧ Contributed to all project phases, from concept to client meetings and bid negotiations.

ᐧ Enhanced brand visibility through design of templates, marketing, and competition entries.

### Intern Architect @ FLAnk
Jan 2006 – Jan 2006


## Education
### MArch in Architecture
University of Michigan
Jan 2003 – Jan 2006

### Master of Interactive Technology in Specialization in Art Creation, Interactive Technology (Video Games)
Southern Methodist University
Jan 2009 – Jan 2011

### BA in Visual Art, Asian Studies (minor)
Bowdoin College
Jan 1998 – Jan 2002

### High School Diploma
Lexington High School
Jan 1994 – Jan 1998


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/alex-chu-27186710
- Portfolio: https://alexchudesign.com

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Last updated: 2026-03-30