Honour goes to Apple gadget guru

Iria · Dec 31, 2005, 01:01 AM

Jonathan Ive, the man behind Apple's iconic iPod and iMac, has become a CBE in the New Year Honours list.

He is widely seen as one of the key figures in Apple's resurrection.

Mr Ive started working for Apple in 1992 but exerted a big influence on its products only in 1997 when Steve Jobs returned to the company he co-founded.

Mr Ive's first design for Apple, the iMac, was hugely influential and has been followed by a series of other widely admired gadgets.

Apple said in a statement: "We are as proud as could be that Jony is receiving such a prestigous commendation."
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Dec 31, 2005, 01:01 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 74	Honour goes to Apple gadget guru Jonathan Ive, the man behind Apple's iconic iPod and iMac, has become a CBE in the New Year Honours list. He is widely seen as one of the key figures in Apple's resurrection. Mr Ive started working for Apple in 1992 but exerted a big influence on its products only in 1997 when Steve Jobs returned to the company he co-founded. Mr Ive's first design for Apple, the iMac, was hugely influential and has been followed by a series of other widely admired gadgets. Apple said in a statement: "We are as proud as could be that Jony is receiving such a prestigous commendation." ___________ Read More / Source: BBC News