Essay Breakdown: Jony Ive's Dedication to Steve Jobs in "Designed by Apple in California"

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In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by Apple in California. The book is dedicated to the memory of Steve Jobs.

“The idea of genuinely trying to make something great for humanity was Steve’s motivation from the beginning, and it remains both our ideal and our goal as Apple looks to the future,” said Jony Ive, Apple’s chief design officer. “This archive is intended to be a gentle gathering of many of the products the team has designed over the years. We hope it brings some understanding to how and why they exist, while serving as a resource for students of all design disciplines.”

The book was written and curated over an eight-year period by Jony Ive and features photos by award-winning photographer Andrew Zuckerman. All of the photos were shot in a deliberately spare style that has become a hallmark of Apple's design aesthetic. The books 450 images illustrates Apple’s design process as well as its finished products.

Summary‍

In this episode, Daniel Scrivner explores the book 'Designed by Apple in California' and reads the introduction written by Jony Ive. The book is a collection of Apple's designs over the last 20 years and serves as an archive of their work. Jony Ive dedicated the book to Steve Jobs, highlighting his essential role in the creation of these products. The book showcases Apple's design aesthetic and the evolution of forms and materials. It emphasizes the importance of simplicity and communication in product design.

Chapters‍

(00:00) Introduction‍

(01:19) Designed by Apple in California‍‍

(03:13) Objective Representation of Work‍‍

(04:11) Collaboration and Design Process‍‍

(05:05) Evolution of Forms and Materials‍‍‍

(06:05) Simplicity and Communication‍‍‍

(‍07:01) Dedication to Steve Jobs‍‍‍

(08:24) Book Overview‍‍‍

(09:51) Johnny Ive's Perspective

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https://www.danielscrivner.com/articles/who-was-steve-jobs-wisdom-from-the-man-who-built-apple-and-pixar

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