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How Apple Drew Design Inspiration from ‘Star Wars’

Nick Kolakowski, 

July 27, 2017

For months, people have jokingly referred to Apple’s new headquarters in Cupertino, California as the “spaceship” or the “Death Star,” alluding both to its imposing size …

Apple’s Jony Ive on Hiring by Worldview

Nick Kolakowski, 

March 15, 2016

Apple design head Jony Ive isn’t known for giving many interviews and public presentations, although he’s opened up more in the past few years. Nonetheless, when …

The Rise of the Chief Design Officer?

Nick Kolakowski, 

May 26, 2015

Over the weekend, Apple announced that its chief designer, Jony Ive, had been promoted to chief design officer. What does that title actually mean? In an …

Apple Watch: The Reviews Are In

Nick Kolakowski, 

April 9, 2015

The Apple Watch won’t appear on store shelves for another few weeks (and will go on pre-order April 10), but in the meantime the first official …

Jony Ive: ‘Star Wars’ Lightsaber Designer

Nick Kolakowski, 

February 16, 2015

Jony Ive is famous for designing the iMac, MacBook, iPad, and iPhone, but his accomplishments don’t end there: According to a new profile in The New …

Apple Shows Off New iOS, Mac OS X, Mac Pro at WWDC

Nick Kolakowski, 

June 10, 2013

Apple offered WWDC attendees a glimpse of its upcoming products, including iOS 7 and the new Mac OS X.

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New iOS 7 Design “Black, White, and Flat”: Report

Nick Kolakowski, 

May 24, 2013

According to the blog 9 to 5 Mac, the upcoming iOS 7 will be a shining example of so-called “flat” design.

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Apple Rushing to Overhaul iOS: Report

Nick Kolakowski, 

May 1, 2013

Apple is taking its mobile OS in a radical new direction, pressuring its engineers and designers in the process.

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Apple’s Next iPhone in Production: Reports

Nick Kolakowski, 

April 3, 2013

Apple’s next iPhone has entered the production phase, according to reports. Meanwhile, iOS 7 is supposedly delayed.

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Apple’s Scott Forstall Departure Tied to Ives Battle, iOS 6 Maps

Nick Kolakowski, 

October 30, 2012

Apple iOS head Scott Forstall is leaving the company. Reports indicate the iOS 6 Maps snafu and battles with other execs led to his departure.

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