Human-Computer Interaction Designer & Inventor; Senior Vice President of Design & Innovation at HP; Cofounder of Humane

San Francisco, CA, USA
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Imran Chaudhri Biography

Imran Chaudhri is a British-American designer and inventor recognized for his influence on human-computer interaction and consumer technology design. Chaudhri began his career at Apple as an intern and advanced to become the design director of the company's human interface group, contributing to the development of products such as Macintosh, iPod, iPad, and Apple Watch. He is credited as one of six designers responsible for the touchscreen-only home screen of the first iPhone and is named as an inventor on numerous patents, including the "slide to unlock" feature.

Prior to his work on the iPhone, Chaudhri led the design for the macOS Dashboard, which featured widgets for weather, stocks, calculator, notes, and calendar—elements that influenced the design of iPhone icons. His approach emphasized intuitive, touch-based interfaces, moving away from traditional buttons and focusing on gesture-driven navigation.

Chaudhri later cofounded Humane with Bethany Bongiorno, developing AI-driven technologies and platforms. Humane introduced the "Ai Pin," a screenless wearable device designed to replicate smartphone functions and equipped with a laser projector for user interface projection. The company attracted significant investment from leaders in the technology sector, including OpenAI, Salesforce, Microsoft, LG, Volvo, and Qualcomm.

Chaudhri presented at TED, discussing the concept of "the disappearing computer" and exploring how artificial intelligence could enable technology to become less visible in daily life. His work and public speaking have positioned him as a prominent figure in the fields of user interface design, artificial intelligence, and wearable technology.

Following HP's acquisition of most of Humane, including the AI Pin's CosmOS operating system and intellectual property, Chaudhri joined HP's Technology and Innovation Organization as senior vice president of design and innovation. In this role, he leads initiatives within the HP IQ AI innovation lab, continuing to advance human-centered design in intelligent devices and emerging technology platforms.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/30/2026.

Imran Chaudhri Videos

The Disappearing Computer: Humane’s Screenless Tech | Imran Chaudhri | TED

The Disappearing Computer: Humane’s Screenless Tech | Imran Chaudhri | TED

In this exclusive preview of groundbreaking, unreleased technology, former Apple designer and Humane cofounder Imran Chaudhri envisions a future...

The Post-Smartphone Era & How AI will Change Everything

The Post-Smartphone Era & How AI will Change Everything

There has been much anticipation of new hardware from Apple, Meta and Google that will enable us to experience the metaverse. VOICES 2022 speaker,...

How these former Apple engineers are making technology human again

How these former Apple engineers are making technology human again

Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno are two of the driving forces behind the design and software engineering of some of Apple’s most well-known...

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