Google has a lot riding on the success of its Daydream virtual reality platform and it’s sparing no expense to attract the top talent for its development. The company recently hired a new senior designer to ensure that it remains on top of the VR game. Claude Zellweger, who previously led the design team at HTC’s Vive platform played a key role in the development of HTC’s smartphone design language,and has joined Google to work on Daydream.

Claude Zellweger broke the news through twitter.



HTC also confirmed his departure through an official statement.

“HTC can confirm that Claude Zellweger has left the Company. We appreciate his considerable contribution to HTC, and wish him well in his future endeavors. HTC continues to invest in talent and recruitment as part of our broader strategy to ensure the continued strength and integrity of the Company’s organizational structure.”

While it’s unknown what specific position Claude Zellweger will occupy with Google, it’s easy to see why the company sees him as a valuable asset for the development of its Daydream VR platform. His lengthy experience developing HTC’s Vive from its inception to its eventual launch in the market coupled with his experience with mobile hardware makes him the perfect candidate to steer Daydream in the right direction.

SOURCE [The Verge]