Unforgettable designs of Jony Ive from past to present

Jony Ive, who worked as the chief design officer at Apple from 1997 to 2019, is on the agenda of social media with his designs and speeches on his birthday. Let’s take a look at some of the products designed by Ive, who is famous for the designs he made for Apple, a legendary designer according to some, and enchanting others with his voice.

Apple products designed by Jony Ive

Here are a few memorable Apple products designed by Jony Ive, from the early days of Apple to the present day:

• 1993: Newton MessagePad
• 1998: iMac
• 1999: iBook G3
• 2000: G4 Cube
• 2001: iPod
• 2002: iMac G4
• 2004: iPod Mini
• 2007: iPhone
• 2008: MacBook Air
• 2010: iPad
• 2015: Apple Watch
• 2016: AirPods

1993: Newton MessagePad

The Apple Newton MessagePad portable communications system was released in 1993. It was the first handheld device to use the ARM microchip, a very power-efficient microprocessor that made it possible to pack the impressive computing power of that era into a small battery-powered device. Newton broke new ground; it was possible to store contacts, manage calendars, and the device was notable for its ability to convert handwriting to font. However, this feature did not work as expected and was one of the factors that led to Newton’s commercial failure. However, the research and development behind the Newton eventually fed into the very successful Apple iPhone.

1998: iMac

Steve Jobs described the iMac 1 as “the simplicity of the Macintosh.” When Jobs introduced the first iMac, he compared it to other desktop computers on the market. These computers were slow, according to Jobs, with smaller 13 to 14-inch screens, probably no networking. “The first ‌iMac‌ was characterized by faster performance, a better-looking design, and updated I/O ports. “We decided to make this thing fast,” Jobs said, citing the then-powerful G3/233 processor. ,” he said. The first iMac had a 15-inch display with 1024×768, 32MB standard memory, 4GB disk storage, 24x CD-ROM drive, 100Mb Ethernet ports, 33.6Kb modem and 4MB IrDA. The first ‌iMac,‌ stereo SRS audio, two It had a 12MB USB port and a keyboard and mouse for I/O and peripherals.” Iconically, it featured a translucent design that allowed people to see inside the machine.

1999: iBook G3

iBook “Equipped with a 12.1-inch TFT display, PowerPC G3 processor, built-in 56K modem and 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network, USB port and CD-ROM drive, the iBook features two built-in antennas and Apple’s AirPort wireless network card ( The first “wireless-ready” portable computer with a built-in slot for With the AirPort wireless network, up to 10 computers can wirelessly share a single internet connection at speeds up to 11 megabits per second and distances up to 150 feet (half a football field). According to PC Data, Apple’s iBook product ranked number one among all portable computers in the US retail market in the fourth quarter of 1999. Also, according to the same report, the combined sales of Apple’s iBook and PowerBook portable computer lines gave Apple a 10 percent share of all portable computers in the US retail market in the same quarter.” was introduced as

2000: G4 Cube

G4 Cube, “Apple today introduced the Power Mac G4 Cube, an all-new class of computing that delivers the performance of the Power Mac G4 in an eight-inch cube suspended in a stunning crystal clear enclosure. The G4 Cube features a 450MHz PowerPC G4 processor with Velocity Engine, which is less than a quarter smaller than most PCs but achieves supercomputer speeds of over three billion calculations per second (Gigaflops).” was introduced as

2001: iPod

iPod 1, “Apple today introduced the iPod, a groundbreaking MP3 music player that packs up to 1,000 CD-quality songs in an ultra-portable design that fits right into your pocket. The iPod combines a breakthrough in portable audio design with Apple’s legendary ease of use and Auto-Sync, which automatically downloads all your iTunes songs and playlists to your iPod and keeps it updated every time you plug it into your Mac.” was introduced as

2002: iMac G4

New iMac with flat panel design, “Apple today introduced the all-new iMac, which has been redesigned from the ground up around the stunning 15-inch LCD flat screen, allowing users to effortlessly adjust its height or angle with just a tap. The new iMac also features a powerful 700MHz or 800MHz PowerPC G4 processor and Apple’s revolutionary SuperDrive for playing and burning CDs and DVDs.” was introduced as

2004: iPod Mini

iPod Mini 1st generation, “Apple today introduced the iPod Mini, the smallest portable music player ever, capable of holding up to 1,000 CD-quality songs. iPod mini is housed in an ultra-portable, lightweight anodized aluminum body available in five stylish colors (silver, gold, pink, blue or green) and features a patent-pending, touch-sensitive Click Wheel for easy one-handed navigation. iPod mini has the same award-winning user interface as iPods. It lets you seamlessly buy and listen to digital music collections with Apple’s world’s number one digital music service, the iTunes Music Store, and iTunes digital jukebox software.” was introduced as

2007: iPhone

iPhone 1, “Apple today announced the iPhone that combines three products—a revolutionary mobile phone, a large-screen iPod with touch controls, and a groundbreaking internet communication device with desktop-class email, web browsing, search, and maps—into a small, lightweight phone. introduced the . iPhone offers an entirely new user interface based on a large multi-touch screen and pioneering new software, allowing users to control iPhone with just their finger. iPhone also ushers in an era of software power and complexity never seen before in a mobile device, completely redefining what users can do on their mobile phones.” was introduced as

2008: MacBook Air

First Macbook Air “Apple today introduced the world’s thinnest laptop, the MacBook Air. The MacBook Air is thinner than the thinnest point of competing laptops. MacBook Air features a stunning 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen display, a full-size backlit keyboard, a built-in iSight video camera for video conferencing, and a large trackpad with multi-touch gesture support. MacBook Air is powered by a 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor with 4MB of L2 cache and comes standard with 2GB of memory, an 80GB 1.8-inch hard drive, and the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi technology and Bluetooth. 2.1 includes.” was introduced as

2010: iPad

iPad 1, “Apple today introduced the iPad, a revolutionary device for surfing the web, reading and sending email, viewing photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading ebooks and much more. iPad’s responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch display allows users to physically interact with apps and content. iPad is only 13.4mm thick and weighs only 680g; thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook. iPad includes 12 innovative new apps designed specifically for iPad and runs nearly all of the more than 140,000 apps in the App Store.” was introduced as

2015: Apple Watch

Apple Watch 1 “Apple today announced the Apple Watch, its most personal device to date and its newest innovative addition to the Apple ecosystem. The Apple Watch is an incredibly accurate watch, an intimate and instant communicator, and a groundbreaking health and fitness companion. Highly customizable for personal expression, Apple Watch also offers an entirely new way to get information and interact with the world at a glance, with third-party app experiences designed specifically for the watch.” was introduced as

2016: AirPods

Apple AirPods 1st generation “AirPods provide an effortless wireless listening experience with high-quality sound and long battery life. These magical wireless earbuds use advanced technology to reinvent the way you listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy TV shows and movies, play games and interact with Siri, providing a wireless audio experience never before possible.” was introduced as

Jony Ive on the power of focus “Focus isn’t something you wish to happen or something you do on Monday. It’s something you do every minute.” he said:

Legendary NBA star Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash at the age of 41 on his way to a game with his 13-year-old daughter and friends, describes a day he spent with Jony Ive:

Did you know that Jony Ive holds twice as many patents as Thomas Edison? Ive holds more than 5000 patents.