I think it is unfair to equate simplicity of design with a lack of
care. Jonathan Ive is clearly trying to establish a conformity across
the range, beginning with the very smart PowerBooks which have
established a lean and business like look as the basis on which to
build the G5, and the new Apple image. If you are paring down the
design to include only what is strictly necessary, that produces a
conceptual elegance in itself. If he is also able to make something
stylish which betrays its quality in its build while not being
profligate with expensive materials in the production or making fiddly
nonsense which expands the manufacture time, then he is doing us the
service. Possibly making something we can hope to afford to buy but
which looks like only a wealthy few should be able to, like some of the
more esoteric power amplifier designs which I would love to be able to
afford. Of course, if - for example - you cannot touch it without
leaving grubby hand prints all over it or if the case acts like a
filter for every bit of airborne detritus requiring a really difficult
cleaning job every week if you still want people to be impressed with
it, then I suppose it all starts to fall down. I am looking forward to
seeing one in the flesh and reserve judgment. However, I am erring on
the positive side.
Drew
On Friday, June 27, 2003, at 06:38 pm, Julian O'Connor wrote:
If you had asked someone to design a computer case for you, would you
be happy
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