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10 Defining Moments in the Life of Jony Ive

Industrial Designer,Entrepreneur,Former Chief Design Officer
Also known as: Sir Jony Ive, Jonathan Ive, Jony
Born: 1967-02-27 (UK·London)
Age:58

Jony Ive is a British industrial designer known for his work at Apple, where he led the design of iconic products like the iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.

1989-07-01

Graduates from Newcastle Polytechnic

Jony Ive graduated with a first-class degree in industrial design from Newcastle Polytechnic (now Northumbria University).

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education

1992-09-01

Joins Apple as a Designer

Jony Ive was hired by Apple to design hardware and soon became instrumental in defining the company's design direction.

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career

1998-08-15

Launch of iMac G3

Jony Ive's first major success at Apple with the colorful, translucent design of the iMac G3, which reinvigorated the brand.

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achievement

2001-10-23

Launch of iPod

Jony Ive designed the iconic iPod, revolutionizing the music industry with its minimalist and functional design.

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achievement

2007-01-09

Introduction of the iPhone

Jony Ive played a key role in designing the iPhone, a groundbreaking device that redefined smartphones.

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achievement

2012-05-23

Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II

Jony Ive was knighted for his services to design and enterprise, receiving the title Sir Jonathan Ive.

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honor

2015-05-25

Becomes Chief Design Officer at Apple

Jony Ive was promoted to Chief Design Officer, overseeing all design aspects at Apple, including hardware and software.

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career

2017-04-01

Launch of Apple Park

Jony Ive played a major role in the design of Apple's new headquarters in Cupertino, California, also known as Apple Park.

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achievement

2019-06-27

Leaves Apple to Start LoveFrom

Jony Ive left Apple to co-found LoveFrom, a creative design consultancy.

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career

2021-09-27

Collaboration with Ferrari

Jony Ive announced a partnership with Ferrari through LoveFrom to design future luxury cars and related products.

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partnership

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