10 Defining Moments in the Life of Jony Ive
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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¿Quién es Jonathan Ive?
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