When something's made in the smallest volume - as a one-off couture piece - or in large quantities, deep care is critical to determine authentic, successful design and, ultimately, manufacture.
Jonathan IveRead
Goal we've always had for design at Apple is to create solutions that are inevitable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The goal of design at Apple is to create solutions that feel natural and unavoidable.
Jonathan Ive emphasizes that Apple's design philosophy is focused on creating products and solutions that naturally fit into the users' lives. The term 'inevitable' suggests that the solutions are not only innovative but also necessary, as they seamlessly integrate into everyday experiences, making them feel essential rather than optional.
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DesignAppleInevitableSolutionsInnovation
In practice
Example use cases
In a design presentation highlighting the new Apple product line, one might quote Jonathan Ive to illustrate the company's design philosophy.
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