By Chrissie Cluney, Contributing Editor
Jony Ive is stepping back into the part of the position he vacated back in 2015 at Apple. He is taking back control from vice presidents Richard Howarth and Alan Dye.
“With the completion of Apple Park,” said an Apple spokesperson. “Apple’s design leaders and teams are again reporting directly to Jony Ive, who remains focused purely on design.”
Ive’s work at Apple has made him a notable contributor within the design community. He joined the company back in 1992, in the days of the Newton. He went on to work on the original iMac and eventually collaborating directly with Steve Jobs on the iPhone and iPad.
As he moved to CDO, Apple explained that Ive would continue to play a direct role in the company’s design choices. “As Chief Design Officer, Jony will remain responsible for all of our design,” said Tim Cook, CEO, Apple. “Focusing entirely on current design projects, new ideas and future initiatives.”
Ive continued to have a public presence at the company, still appearing regularly to discuss the company’s projects. This includes an increasingly wide range such as things like Apple retail stores.
