Original 1997 think different. Steve jobs.
original 1997 “think different” apple ad press proof. holy +_)(*&^%$#@!, batman via ebay [nOnnIs]
10 best apple ads under steve jobs.
when steve jobs stepped down as apple’s ceo a knowledgeable group show us 10 apple ads. via ad age and creativity [RK]
The career of apple steve jobs. Time's photo gallery.
the career of apple steve jobs, photo gallery captures 40 years via time magazine [RK]
Steve Jobs. 5 October 2011.
Steve Jobs died on 5 October 2011 at age 56. Today there’s a hole in the world. “Hole In The World” song by the Eagles. photo credit louis psihoyos / corbis.
above: this magazine pilfered from fcb reception area. the cover image was first slide in designapplause concept presentation. the idea being that design made a difference. thanks to a visionary and pitchman.
[ 2005 stanford commencement speech ] [ time magazine: steve’s career photos ] [ tech leaders remembering him ] [ jobs plus rand equal logo ]
Apple keeps iphone at 4.
apple keeps iphone at 4. less wow but aiming at fast-growing markets via chicago tribune [RK]
Tiktok+lunatik. Nano wristwatch.
TikTok+LunaTik Multi Touch Watch Kits from LUNATIK
TikTok is a simple snap-in design that allows the user to quickly and securely snap the iPod Nano in and out of the wrist dock.
TikTok + LunaTik products were conceived by, Scott Wilson, founder of MINIMAL and former Global Creative Director for Nike Watches. They have been realized and made available to you through the magic of crowd-funding. The idea to use the Nano as a wristwatch was an obvious one ever since Steve Jobs announced the 6th generation iPod Nano. The Nano is an incredibly complex technological breakthrough and Apple’s sheer ability to offer a multi-touch full color display and battery in such a small package is no small feat. Wilson approached the industry leading brands but they were not interested in developing it. So he decided to put them on Kickstarter.com, a fundraising website for creative projects. The response was overwhelming. The goal was to raise $15K in 30 days but instead they ended up with nearly $1M, shattering all Kickstarter records and instantly validating their designs globally. At this moment LunTik is busy fulfilling orders globally and have partnered with Apple’s leading fulfillment and logistics partner.
[ mnml ][ lunatik ] [ kickstarter ]
Line2 hd. iPad application
Line2 HD is a new app turns your iPad into a phone.
It’s an easy-to-use addition that puts phone calls, texts, voicemail and e-mail on a single screen—and offers a stack of other features as well.
Like Line2’s iPhone app the HD version lets you make or receive calls over a 3G or Wi-Fi connection. You get a new phone number (like Google Voice), which can also receive texts and has voicemail.
A feature of the voicemail is that it can send an audio file to your email so you can listen over your computer, in case if you don’t have your iPad with you. You can also forward calls to another phone, such as your land line. Line2’s app also connects to your iPad contact list and features call waiting, caller ID, and conference calling for up to 20 people.
Calls can be made using the iPad’s built-in microphone, so you can use it as a speakerphone for conference-room calls, or you can use a wired mic. If you have an iPad 2, you can also connect with a Bluetooth headset.
Test calls over Wi-Fi sounded as good as a typical mobile phone call.
The app is free, however, to use the app you need to purchase an account, which is $10 a month or $100 a year, paid up front. But wait, you can make calls over Wi-Fi, you can make unlimited calls from overseas without paying international calling fees. If you use something like Skype when traveling, you’ll have to check if you spend more than $100 a year on it, in which case Line2 would be a comparative bargain. A premium service at $15 a month or $150 a year add features like call screening and caller-specific forwarding, among others.
Fake apple store(s). China.
storefront in china.
An unauthorized Apple store in China was outed by blogger in July, 2011. By August, 22! were discovered.
above: One of four genuine Apple Stores in China, two in Beijing and two in Shanghai.
A bit over the top. [ bird abroad ] [ bbc ]
Why everyone just thought steve jobs died.
why everyone just thought steve jobs died (UPDATED) via gizmodo [RK]
jobs plus rand equals logo.
In 1993 Steve Jobs talks about his logo designer for Next, Paul Rand. Encounter exposes a common thread between them.
For example, did Jobs talk to other designers? No. Rand was the only designer Jobs approached. And Jobs asks if Rand will show him a few options. Rand says, “No, I will solve your problem for you and you will pay me. You don’t have to use the solution and if you want options go to other people. But I will solve your problem for you the best way that I know how.”
Editor’s note: I chaired a conference on corporate identity for the STA (Society of Typographic Arts) before becoming the American Center for Design and I called Mr. Rand four times asking him if he would speak. Well, it was not going to happen. He said he didn’t go to these things, period. Yes, very curmudgeony. The final speakers were: David Strong (David Strong); Robert Burns (Burns Cooper and Hynes); Phil Seefeld (Landor); John Massey (Container Corporation); Wayne Webb (RVI Corporation); Herb Murrie (Murrie White Drummond Lienhart).
Five years later I co-chaired Trademarks USA2 for the STA. Thinking Mr. Rand needed a more esteemed roster and asked: Saul Bass (Bass Yeager); Ivan Chermayeff (Chermayeff & Geismar); Walter Landor (Landor); Walter Margulies (Lippincott Margulies; John Massey (Container Corporation); Wayne Webb (RVI Corporation). Of interest, first time the Walter’s met face-to-face. Mr. Rand said thanks but it was going to be paralysis due to over analysis. He asked if I put this much time into solving design problems.
I had forgotten about this interview, thanks Steve Juras. [ paul rand’s business card ]