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The longevity of Jobs’ 10-minute design session suggests the approach worked. The calculator survived nearly two decades of Mac OS updates, outlasting many more elaborate interface elements. What started as a workaround became one of the Mac’s most simple but enduring designs.
Even though science says that’s not the case: a study published in Management Science found that seeking assistance can boost how competent the person asking for help is perceived by the person asked, especially when the task is difficult.
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Steve Jobs’ 10-Minute Mac Calculator Design That Lasted 17 Years
In 1982, a 21-year-old Chris Espinosa faced a familiar challenge in software design: satisfying Steve Jobs’ exacting eye. Jobs had been critiquing Espinosa’s Macintosh calculator interface for days, rejecting each iteration with remarks like,
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was infamous for his harsh critiques of the work of his team. Hardware or software,
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Apple’s new iPhone Pocket accessory revives the idea first seen in the multi-coloured iPod Socks launched in 2004, linking a past Apple product to a modern, wearable design.
Yes, Walt Disney and Steve Jobs had a lot in common, at least in aspects of business. There were a number of other interesting parallels between their personalities too; however, the two men certainly were not just alike. In fact, they were very different ...
Take a look at Eve Jobs’ latest Instagram post right here: The photo carousel begins and ends with gorgeous snapshots of Jobs donning a sleek black blazer. She opted for a soft glam makeup look that complemented her elegantly styled blonde tresses.
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