JOURNAL ARTICLE

Before he revolutionized tech with Steve Jobs, Jony Ive wanted to quit Apple. Now he's forging a new power pairing with OpenAI's Sam Altman.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Quiroz-Gutierrez, Marco 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on designer Jony Ive's career trajectory, highlighting his significant contributions to Apple and his recent partnership with OpenAI to develop AI-first devices. After joining Apple in 1992 and becoming head of design, Ive initially considered leaving due to dissatisfaction with the company's direction under CEO Gil Amelio. However, he chose to stay after Steve Jobs returned in 1997, fostering a collaborative relationship that led to iconic products like the iMac and iPhone. Following his departure from Apple in 2019, Ive co-founded a design firm, LoveFrom, and in 2023, he partnered with OpenAI to create AI-native devices, marking a new chapter in his influential design career. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2025/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Computer Science
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188182440
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