Apple Product Designer Interview Questions

Review this list of 6 Apple product designer interview questions and answers verified by hiring managers and candidates.
  • Apple logoAsked at Apple 
    Video answer for 'What's your favorite product and why?'
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    "Clarify "What do you mean by favorite product? Are you thinking specifically hardware, software, or a feature within those, or something non-electronic? Dealer's Choice. "Are you asking why I love this product, or to explain why this product is a market leader independent of how i feel about it? Talk about why YOU love this product. Rephrase Question With all that in mind, i want to rephrase the question. "What is your favorite software product and what features in this product"

    Tim W. - "Clarify "What do you mean by favorite product? Are you thinking specifically hardware, software, or a feature within those, or something non-electronic? Dealer's Choice. "Are you asking why I love this product, or to explain why this product is a market leader independent of how i feel about it? Talk about why YOU love this product. Rephrase Question With all that in mind, i want to rephrase the question. "What is your favorite software product and what features in this product"See full answer

    Product Designer
    Product Design
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  • Apple logoAsked at Apple 
    Video answer for 'Tell me about yourself.'
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    "As you know, this is the most important question for any interview. Here is a structure I like to follow, Start with 'I'm currently a SDE/PM/TPM etc with XYZ company.... ' Mention how you got into PM/TPM/SDE field (explaining your journey) Mention 1 or 2 accomplishments Mention what you do outside work (blogging, volunteer etc) Share why are you looking for a new role Ask the interviewer if they have any questions or will like to dive deep into any of your experience"

    Bipin R. - "As you know, this is the most important question for any interview. Here is a structure I like to follow, Start with 'I'm currently a SDE/PM/TPM etc with XYZ company.... ' Mention how you got into PM/TPM/SDE field (explaining your journey) Mention 1 or 2 accomplishments Mention what you do outside work (blogging, volunteer etc) Share why are you looking for a new role Ask the interviewer if they have any questions or will like to dive deep into any of your experience"See full answer

    Product Designer
    Behavioral
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  • Apple logoAsked at Apple 
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    "Situation - A time I dealt with conflict while on a team was while I was working at Shopify on physical and digital gift card refund point of sale solutions. The situation was that we were dealing with complex technical constraints including not changing particular UI components behavior to act as they should be intended. On the refund screen, the existing design was using a toggle on the same screen to bring up a modal for gift card selection to either select digital or physical options. Thi"

    Ben G. - "Situation - A time I dealt with conflict while on a team was while I was working at Shopify on physical and digital gift card refund point of sale solutions. The situation was that we were dealing with complex technical constraints including not changing particular UI components behavior to act as they should be intended. On the refund screen, the existing design was using a toggle on the same screen to bring up a modal for gift card selection to either select digital or physical options. Thi"See full answer

    Product Designer
    Behavioral
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  • "Situation - A time I had to think “outside of the box” was while I was at Google working on hotel solutions for smart displays. Smart displays are mutli-modal meaning they accommodate both touch and voice. I was given the task of leading the effort of scaling a new third party solution on top of our existing first party design system. However, the pandemic caused an unfortunate turn of events in that the needs of guests changed drastically and now needed a much more voice forward solution for"

    Ben G. - "Situation - A time I had to think “outside of the box” was while I was at Google working on hotel solutions for smart displays. Smart displays are mutli-modal meaning they accommodate both touch and voice. I was given the task of leading the effort of scaling a new third party solution on top of our existing first party design system. However, the pandemic caused an unfortunate turn of events in that the needs of guests changed drastically and now needed a much more voice forward solution for"See full answer

    Product Designer
    Behavioral
  • Apple logoAsked at Apple 

    "Situation - A time when I worked well on a team was while I was working with the larger team at Blade to do the redesign before their IPO. Essentially, we had a month to launch a redesign (both visual and UX) of the entire project Task - I was tasked to direct all design efforts and strategy for the mobile and web experience on blade - being a lead in the trifecta group. Action - Through effective teamwork, we all led strategy and championed our areas of product, design and engineering. As a"

    Ben G. - "Situation - A time when I worked well on a team was while I was working with the larger team at Blade to do the redesign before their IPO. Essentially, we had a month to launch a redesign (both visual and UX) of the entire project Task - I was tasked to direct all design efforts and strategy for the mobile and web experience on blade - being a lead in the trifecta group. Action - Through effective teamwork, we all led strategy and championed our areas of product, design and engineering. As a"See full answer

    Product Designer
    Product Design
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  • Apple logoAsked at Apple 

    "Law is my passion. Traveling all over the world in 5 years"

    Moshe S. - "Law is my passion. Traveling all over the world in 5 years"See full answer

    Product Designer
    Behavioral
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