Jony Ive Opens Up on What It Was Like Working for Steve Jobs
Jony Ive reflects on his 15-year partnership with Steve Jobs, emphasizing their close relationship and Jobs' influence on product design. Ive founded LoveFrom inspired by Jobs' legacy, valuing their time together.
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Designer Jony Ive, known for designing the first iPhone, shared insights on his collaboration with Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Ive described their 15-year partnership as joyful and extraordinary, emphasizing their close relationship at the Apple design studio. He praised Jobs' curiosity, innovative spirit, and commitment to simplicity and quality in product design. Ive highlighted their daily routine of having lunch together and spending afternoons in the design studio. After Jobs' passing in 2011, Ive continued to reflect on their friendship and collaboration, expressing gratitude for the time they shared. Ive founded LoveFrom after leaving Apple in 2019, inspired by Jobs' legacy. He mentioned that he thinks about Jobs every day and values the lessons learned during their time together. Ive's reflections offer a glimpse into the profound impact of his collaboration with Jobs and the enduring influence of Jobs' approach to innovation and design.
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