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“Apple’s brand czar, Hiroki Asai, is a quiet executive almost completely unknown to the general public. He studied printed design at California Polytechnic State University, where Mary LaPorte, his graphic design professor, remembered him as a stickler for details and aesthetic integrity. “If he…” quote by Adam Lashinsky
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““Apple’s brand czar, Hiroki Asai, is a quiet executive almost completely unknown to the general public. He studied printed design at California Polytechnic State University, where Mary LaPorte, his graphic design professor, remembered him as a stickler for details and aesthetic integrity. “If he wanted a coffee cup stain on a poster, then he would make sure it was coffee, and not brown ink,” she recalled.””

Adam Lashinsky

About This Quote

Source Book: Inside Apple, 2012

A detail‑obsessed executive, Hiroki Asai, ensures visual elements are authentic, reflecting a culture that values precision and aesthetic integrity.

In simple terms: He insists on true visual details.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize authenticity in design.

Themes

design authenticity detail

Mood

analytical detail‑oriented

Type

informative critical

When to use this quote

  • product packaging
  • advertising
  • graphic design

Key Concepts

brand management visual communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does detail affect brand perception?
  • When is perfection unnecessary?
A Different Perspective

High detail focus can increase costs and time.

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