I think so many of the objects we're surrounded by seem trivial. And I think that's because they're either trying to make a statement or trying to be… - Jony Ive

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I think so many of the objects we're surrounded by seem trivial. And I think that's because they're either trying to make a statement or trying to be overtly different. What we were trying to do was have a very honest approach and an exploration of materials and surface treatment. So much of what we try to do is get to a point where the solution seems inevitable: you know, you think "of course it's that way, why would it be any other way?" It looks so obvious, but that sense of inevitability in the solution is really hard to achieve.

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About Jony Ive

Sir Jonathan Paul "Jony" Ive KBE, HonFREng, RDI (born February 1967 in Chingford, London), is a British industrial designer and the senior vice president of Industrial design at Apple Inc.. Two-time winner of the Design Museum's inaugural Designer of the Year award (2002, 2003).

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Native Name: Jonathan Ive
Alternative Names: Jonathan Paul Ive Sir Jonathan Paul Ive Jony iPod
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