The man whose designs of the iPhone, iMac and iPad helped Apple become a leading technology giant is leaving the company later this year.
Apple’s Chief Design Officer Jony Ive will form his own firm after nearly three decades at Apple.
Ive played a major role the Apple’s revival in the 1990s by leading the design of products ranging from the iMac to the iPhone.
“Jony is a singular figure in the design world and his role in Apple’s revival cannot be overstated,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.
The California-based company said it would continue to work directly with Ive on exclusive projects after he departs.
Via Apple
