Jony Ive, Apple’s former design chief, recently spoke about the device that made a deep impression on him. In an interview with The Verge, Ive mentioned the Apple Watch as the product he is most proud of. He explained that the Apple Watch represents an evolution in our intimacy with technology and how it has become one of the most personal products in Apple’s line-up.
Ive’s fascination with the Apple Watch stems from his role as the lead designer for its development. He described the watch as a truly personal and intimate product, noting the different kind of relationship people have with things they wear. He emphasized the significance of wearables and explained how Apple products have evolved from sitting on desks to being carried in bags, then carried in pockets, and finally worn on the wrist. The transition to a wearable device like the Apple Watch has opened up new possibilities and challenges in the tech industry.
Since leaving Apple in 2019, Ive has started his own design firm, LoveFrom. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch continues to be a major seller for Apple, contributing to the success of the company’s wearables division. As wearable technology continues to grow in popularity,
