Instagram — Instants
I'm Chris, a Staff Product Designer who prototypes in code and builds with craft.
I spent 4 years at 
Instagram, designing some of Instagram's biggest social features like 
Instants, helped ship its first set of generative AI tools, supported 0-1
labs teams, and features across Stories, Notes, Messaging, Highlights
and more.
Previously, I designed products at the intersection of AI and search to
help renters find the perfect home at 
Apartment List. And before that, I built digital products at 
Trek, a global bike and outdoor brand.
I love working on problems that feel worth solving with high-craft teams of people who are obsessed with shipping something incredible.
Get in touch → chris@chrisaalid.com
Instagram — Instants
Instagram — Instants Standalone App
Instagram — Map
Instagram — Stories AI Tools
Instagram — Boards
Apartment List — AI Chat
Instagram — Shared With You
Instagram — Lyric Notes
Instagram — Listening Now Notes (collab with Spotify)
Instagram — Instants Camera
Instagram — AI Studio
Instagram — Share Sheet
Instagram — Instants AI Recap
Instagram — Reels Mini-Player
Instagram — Reshare Studio + AI Restyle
Instagram — Stories Drawing Tools
Instagram — Stories Navigation
Instagram — Profile Wall
Instagram — Joinable Group Chats
Instagram — AI Shoppable Reels
Instagram — GIF Notes Creation
Instagram — Instants Filters (Shaders in Metal/Swift)
Instagram — Reels in Group Threads
Instagram — Friend Feed
Instagram — Places
Instagram — Reels Blend for Groups
Instagram — Video Notes
Instagram — Stories Reactions