Josefine Bagger Sommerlund
From the iPhone to Apple Park
We’ve gathered 10 facts about Jony Ive, the man behind the designs of the iPhone, Apple Watch, and more.
1. Former Chief Designer at Apple
Jony Ive served as Senior Vice President of Design at Apple and was one of the key minds behind the company’s most iconic products.
2. Creator of the iPhone and iPad
He played a central role in designing the iPhone, iPad, and iPod – products that revolutionized the tech world.
3. British Born and Educated
Born in London in 1967, Jony Ive studied industrial design at Newcastle Polytechnic (now Northumbria University).
4. Joined Apple in 1992
He started working at Apple in the early 1990s and quickly took on a leading role in shaping the company’s design strategy.
5. Close Partnership with Steve Jobs
Jony Ive had a legendary, close partnership with Steve Jobs, who described him as his “spiritual partner” at Apple.
6. Minimalist Design Philosophy
His design approach is marked by simplicity, clean lines, and functionality – influenced by Dieter Rams and Japanese aesthetics.
7. Knighted by the British Empire
In 2012, he was named a Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to design and business.
8. Co-Founder of LoveFrom
After leaving Apple in 2019, he co-founded the creative firm LoveFrom along with several former Apple colleagues.
9. Worked on Apple Park
He played a major role in designing Apple’s headquarters, Apple Park – a circular building located in California.
10. Designed Software Too
In addition to hardware, he also helped shape the look and feel of iOS and macOS – Apple’s operating systems.