Quote by Steve Jobs

The design of the Mac wasn't what it looked like, although that was part of it. Primarily, it was how it worked. To design something really well, you have to get it. You have to really grok what it's all about. It takes a passionate commitment to really thoroughly understand something, chew it up, not just quickly swallow it.

The design of the Mac wasn't what it looked like, although t

Summary

This quote, by the co-founder of Apple, Steve Jobs, highlights the importance of understanding and truly grasping the essence of a design. Jobs suggests that while the visual appearance of a product is important, its functionality and deeper understanding are paramount. By emphasizing the need for passionate commitment and a thorough understanding of the purpose and intricacies of a design, Jobs implies that truly exceptional designs come from a deep connection and knowledge of the subject, rather than just superficial aesthetics.

Topics

Design

By Steve Jobs

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any on

Patriotism. Combustible rubbish ready to the torch of any one ambitious to illuminate his name.

Patriotism

I've lived most of my life already and I suppose I can argue

I've lived most of my life already and I suppose I can argue myself into believing that I have no great cause to love humanity. However, only a few people have hurt me, and if I hurt everyone in return that is unconscionable usury.

Life Love People

The weak have remedies, the wise have joys superior wisdom i

The weak have remedies, the wise have joys superior wisdom is superior bliss.

Wisdom

God and Country are an unbeatable team; they break all recor

God and Country are an unbeatable team; they break all records for oppression and bloodshed.

Patriotism

The apple . . . came before Adam and Eve in the story of cre

The apple . . . came before Adam and Eve in the story of creation. It had to have been there at least three years because that's how long it takes for a new tree to bear fruit.

Myth

Even a true artist does not always produce art.

Even a true artist does not always produce art.

Carroll O'Connor

Art

Muscles come and go flab lasts.

Muscles come and go flab lasts.

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his infl

A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.

Because society would rather we always wore a pretty face, w

Because society would rather we always wore a pretty face, women have been trained to cut off anger.

Anger

Without the smile from partial beauty won, Oh what were man?

Without the smile from partial beauty won, Oh what were man? a world without a sun.

CAMPBELL: _Pl. of Hope,_ Pt. ii.

Beauty

When he is best, he is a little worse than a man and when he

When he is best, he is a little worse than a man and when he is worst, he is little better than a beast.

William Shakespeare

Threats to freedom of speech, writing and action, though oft

Threats to freedom of speech, writing and action, though often trivial in isolation, are cumulative in their effect and, unless checked, lead to a general disrespect for the rights of the citizen.

Rights Action