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“I get an incredible thrill and satisfaction from seeing somebody with Apple’s tell-tale white earbuds. But I’m constantly haunted by thoughts of, is it good enough? Is there any way we could have made it better?”

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Jonathan Ive
Jonathan Ive

Jonathan Ive, born on February 27, 1967, is a renowned industrial designer from the United Kingdom. Known for his minimalist and elegant design style, he is the soul of Apple's design team and has had a profound impact on the appearance and user experience of Apple products. more

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