http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/ Engadget Comments for Segway CTO becoming VP of Apple product design -- yes, really http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 2:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 1:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/
- Who´s there?

- Interrupting El Jobso

- Interrupting w...?

- YOU SUCK!!!
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I can never find products that feel anthropomorphic enough these days . . . ]]>Jul 7th 2008 2:20AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 6:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 2:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/]]>Jul 7th 2008 2:28AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 2:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 6:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/
wait, just kidding, I can't afford Apple stock]]>Jul 7th 2008 2:32AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 10:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/
Alexander
http://fastforwardrevue.wordpress.com/2008/07/07/411-a-google-odyssey/]]>Jul 7th 2008 2:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 5:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/]]>Jul 7th 2008 2:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 2:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/From a business perspective he was right when he dismissed the Segway, but he uses the wrong adjectives (not innovating?).
The Segway's failure doesn't mean that there should be anything wrong with Field. Things like this happen when you want to be innovative. Jobs probably remembered Lisa. We'll have to wait and see what Field can do for Apple. If his first two products for Apple fail, you may say he stinks.]]>Jul 7th 2008 4:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:26AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 5:14AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 7:04AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reality_distortion_field]]>Jul 7th 2008 12:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/But then I do work at Apple]]>Jul 7th 2008 9:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 1:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/And even if he bought the Segway, he can always say he changed his mind. Happened to me once.]]>Jul 7th 2008 4:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 12:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://youtube.com/watch?v=nEVO2ywceyk

this is a classical 'opinions change over time' video to remind the anti-apple fanboys that their cult leader hasn't always kept direction.

But fun to see what the new blood can do, the macbooks and (i)mac have kept its shape for quite a while now. Time for some new ideas. ]]>Jul 7th 2008 4:24AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/
To be extra super clear, Field is taking a different job at Apple than the job he had with Kamen. CTO for Kamen, VP of product design for Apple. Two different things.]]>Jul 7th 2008 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 6:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pld9t19WGSc

you said it.]]>Jul 7th 2008 9:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 8:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/I know in my heart they think I'm
White and nerdy

Think I'm just too white and nerdy
Think I'm just too white and nerdy
Can't you see I'm white and nerdy
Look at me I'm white and nerdy "

I saw this coming from a mile away actually.]]>Jul 7th 2008 8:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/In all honesty, it's been the main reason I have not purchased a new Mac Pro. Waiting on that new box Steve..., hardware is great, the box design sucks.]]>Aug 5th 2008 10:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/
re: industrial design vs product design - one chooses the plastics most likely to yellow or crack with use (macbooks, cube) the other decides that your keyboard should look like a cheeto dust terrarium.


]]>Jul 7th 2008 8:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 8:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 9:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 10:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/"I think it sucks," said Jobs, "Its shape is not innovative, it's not elegant, and it doesn't feel anthropomorphic."

Funny...I've always thought this about most APPLE products...which are nonetheless wildly popular (in theory anyway...the iPod most definitely is in the market place as well, and since iMac and OSX they haven't really had a computer design that didn't do reasonably well, even though their market share is technically small...). Sounds like they've got the right man for the job...


Well...'elegant' ? I guess most Apple products do have the elegance of simplicity...which (more on my personal opinion) I do like. But 'plain+white' is hardly innovative...

In any case, I don't think his Steveness personally designs very many of Apples products anyway...so what does his personal taste really matter ? I think one of the hallmarks of a good 'brain' (business leader / tycoon / entrpenuer(sp?) / huckster) is being able to relegate personal taste (and occasionally morals) to the background, and focus on pleasing the potential customer.

ie Jobs doesn't have to like something in order to sell it...

And, in the realm of Apple products, sometimes I think the public doesn't have to like a product before they BUY it...Mac Book Air anyone ? ]]>Jul 7th 2008 1:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 3:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 12:22PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 1:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 1:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/http://www.engadget.com/2008/07/07/segway-cto-becoming-vp-of-apple-product-design-yes-really/Jul 7th 2008 2:28PM