The magic and mystique of Apple’s industrial design team, this week on The CultCast

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The mythical, elusive, rarely-seen-in-the-wild, Apple ID team. Photo: D&AD Awards
The mythical, elusive, rarely-seen-in-the-wild, Apple ID team. Photo: D&AD Awards

Jony Ive and his infamous design team aren’t simply creating the Apple products you use and love, their influence is reshaping Apple itself. On this episode, we look back at Jony’s humble start, and examine how Sir Ive and team became the powerful core of the world’s greatest company. Plus, we bet you just can’t wait to get behind the wheel of your very own Apple-made … minivan? We’ll fill you in on the latest Apple car rumors.

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This week’s links

Erfon on twitter – @erfon

Leander on twitter – @lkahney

Buster on twitter – @bst3r

Intro: The iPhone call that started it all

The Shape of Things to Come: How an industrial designer became Apple’s greatest product

It’s time to rewrite Apple history — with more Jony Ive

Apple Gears Up to Challenge Tesla in Electric Cars

Touch ID might be coming soon to MacBooks, Magic Mice and trackpads

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