Former HTC design head jumps ship to Fitbit

We previously reported that HTC's Associate Vice President of Industrial Design Jonah Becker was leaving the company. It would seem he has made a move to fitness device maker Fitbit. At Fitbit, he will serve in a newly created position as the company's vice president of industrial design. He will report directly to CEO James Park.  

His experience prior to his stint with HTC might help Fitbit create new looks for their devices. Becker came to HTC after the design firm One & Co., where he was a partner with another former HTC executive Scott Croyle, was bought by the Taiwanese smartphone maker. During his stint with One & Co., he has worked with companies like Adidas, Burton Snowboards, K2 Sports, and Nike. 

Source: CNET 

HTC’s lead designer resigns from post less than a year after predecessor

There seems to be a pattern when it comes to HTC these days. Shortly after the M9 release, HTC’s Vice President of Industrial Design Jonah Becker steps down from his post. Last year after the release of M8, Scott Croyle, the former lead designer, also resigned from the position. Becker and Croyle were part of One & Co., a company HTC purchased in 2008. Becker will be replaced by another former colleague of his in One & Co., Daniel Hundt. Let’s hope he sticks around.

Source: Android Police