Marc Newson has joined Apple’s design team under Jony Ive, according to a new report which was confirmed by Apple. The duo have previously worked together to create such products as a special edition red Mac Pro and a similar Lieca M camera, so it’s no surprise to see Newson officially join forces with his good friend at Cupertino. As quoted by Vanity Fair:
“Marc is without question one of the most influential designers of this generation,” Ive said in a statement provided to VF Daily. “He is extraordinarily talented. We are particularly excited to formalize our collaboration as we enjoy working together so much and have found our partnership so effective.”
Newson also gave a statement on his new role, saying that he is “full of admiration and respect for the extraordinary design work that has been produced by Jony and the team at Apple.” He went on to say:
“My close friendship with Jony has not only given me a unique insight into that process, but the opportunity to work together with him and the people that have been responsible. I am enormously proud to join them.”
The duo appeared on Charlie Rose to talk design late last year
, providing more insight into the principles behind their design as well as their friendship.
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Newson, for what it’s worth, has previously claimed that he “pre-dated the trend for large watches by about a decade” and has created several concepts and designs for watches of his own. Just something to keep in mind as we move closer and closer to an Apple-designed wearable.
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Awesome.
Maybe he’ll fix that homely leaked iPhone 6
Marc Newson is also a very handy watch designer. Just sayin’.
I-SMARTCAMERA IS ON THE WAY
If you have to say he’s famous then he’s not really famous.
No one knows all famous people of all professions, thus mentioning Newson has done extraordinary work in his field is not implying anything about his fame. Because clearly there are people like you who don’t know a thing about the worlds finest designers, otherwise there’s no way in hell you’d make that comment.
They are one and the same person. Transpose hair from Marc to Jony and bingo, Marc! Look closely! ;)
Who next..? Philippe Starck? Really disappointed with this – Marc is the ego Ive never had.