FAQ
Frequently asked questions
About me, tnySocial, and working together.
Who is Ollie Tyler?
Ollie Tyler is a creative technologist and AR developer from London, based in Los Angeles, known online as @ollietylerr. He has 10+ years in augmented reality, and his filters have been viewed more than 32 billion times across TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram. Through his studio, tnySocial, he builds custom apps, games and AR for artists, influencers and brands.
What is tnySocial?
tnySocial is Ollie Tyler's creative technology studio, making custom apps, games and AR for artists, influencers and brands. Much of Ollie's solo work ships under the tnySocial name.
What does Ollie make?
AR filters and effects for TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram; custom apps and games for influencers and artists; AR for brand campaigns and live activations; and talks and workshops on making AR.
Can Ollie build a custom app or game for an influencer or artist?
Yes. Ollie works with influencers and artists to make apps and games that suit their brand and their niche, from a quick web app their audience can share to a full game. Email hello@ollietyler.com with the idea.
Which AR filters is Ollie known for?
Crying Eyes, the TikTok effect behind the "Just Hay Fever" trend, with 23B+ views; Star Sign Guesser, with 1.3B+ views; Red Flags, with 1.1B+ views; and the official "Jiggle Jiggle" lens with Louis Theroux and Jason Derulo for Snapchat and TikTok.
Which brands and artists has Ollie worked with?
TikTok, Snapchat, Sony, PepsiCo (Doritos), Nestlé, 7-Eleven, Rovio, Louis Theroux, Jason Derulo and Tom Grennan, among others. He's a Snapchat ambassador, built AR campaigns at Zappar, and was AR Development Lead at Poplar Studio.
Does Ollie give talks and workshops?
Yes. He has joined panels at AWE USA 2022 and Snap's Growth Day London, spoken at TikTok's Effect House Creator Camp London and Zappar's AR Pioneers series, hosted Snap's Lens Fest Extended in London, and run AR workshops for Niantic 8th Wall, Empathy Week and Snap Philanthropy.
Where is Ollie based?
Ollie is from London and based in Los Angeles.
How do I hire Ollie?
Email hello@ollietyler.com with what you have in mind. He's open to new projects.
Open to new projects. Email me with what you have in mind.