When something's made in the smallest volume - as a one-off couture piece - or in large quantities, deep care is critical to determine authentic, successful design and, ultimately, manufacture.
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Our goal is to try to bring a calm and simplicity to what are incredibly complex problems so that you're not aware really of the solution.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of simplifying complex issues to uncover solutions without overwhelming distractions.
Jonathan Ive suggests that the challenge of addressing complex problems lies in the ability to present them in a way that feels calm and straightforward. By stripping away unnecessary complications, true solutions can emerge without drawing attention to the intricacies of the problem itself, allowing for a more intuitive understanding and approach.
Themes
SimplicityComplexitySolutionsCalmProblems
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation about innovative design, you could use this quote to underline the importance of simplicity in problem-solving.
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