I was surprised that Jonathan Ive has a close connection to the entrepreneur at Apple, which is necessary for a designer.

A smaller team can operate with greater efficiency and clarity of vision, which is why Apple can achieve so much with fewer designers.

Steve matured significantly after leaving Apple, transforming it into the world's most valuable company, and I admired his design intuition and leadership skills.

Looking back on my relationships and experiences has been both challenging and rewarding, including my fantastic early collaboration with Steve Jobs on projects like the Apple II and Macintosh software.

Our core design team is very small, consisting of about 16 to 17 people, and we've worked hard to keep it that way over the last 15 years.

It's common for founders to spend too much time alone, developing elaborate ideas without engaging with users, which is crucial for sales.

The philosophy of simplicity in design is crucial, and it’s a principle that Steve Jobs embraced, which he learned from others.

The first device we've been working on has completely captured our imagination, and Jony believes it is the best work our team has ever done, following his iconic designs like the iPhone and MacBook Pro. The prototype device I took home is the coolest piece of technology the world will have ever seen.

Steve Jobs, Paul English, and Rick Rubin are among the founders I admire most. Their unique approaches to leadership and product development have left a lasting impact on the industry.