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# Robert Brunner

(1902–1940)   Designer   United States

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Robert Brunner was a designer from the United States, best known for *Do You Matter?*.

## Quick Facts About Robert Brunner

Born September 6, 1902

Died January 1, 1940

Nationality United States

Profession Designer

Notable works Do You Matter?

## About Robert Brunner

Robert Brunner is an American industrial designer. Brunner was the Director of Industrial Design for Apple Computer from 1989 to 1996, and is a founder and current partner at Ammunition Design Group.

##  Quotes by Robert Brunner

> [I sometimes joke that when I die, my tombstone will say, 'Here lies the guy who hired Jonathan Ive,'](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-brunner/i-sometimes-joke-that-when-i-die-my-tombstone-will-say-here-lies-the/)

[Robert Brunner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-brunner/)

[Dies](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/dies/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c0c/robert-brunner-65906_dies_i-sometimes-joke-that-when-i-die-my-tomb_92965.png)

> [Five years ago, the heroes were technologists. Today, the heroes are designers building out a user experience. You can have the most…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-brunner/five-years-ago-the-heroes-were-technologists-today-the-heroes-are/)

[Robert Brunner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-brunner/)

[Being successful](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/being-successful/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/320/robert-brunner-65906_being-successful_five-years-ago-the-heroes-were-technolog_1030670.png)

> [I don't believe a team can lead itself. I'm a big believer in vision.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-brunner/i-don-t-believe-a-team-can-lead-itself-i-m-a-big-believer-in-vision/)

[Robert Brunner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-brunner/)

[Believe](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/believe/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c11/robert-brunner-65906_believe_i-don-t-believe-a-team-can-lead-itself-i_2585801.png)

> [It's a gut feeling. And when two people have the same gut feeling, you have a brand.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/robert-brunner/it-s-a-gut-feeling-and-when-two-people-have-the-same-gut-feeling-you/)

[Robert Brunner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/robert-brunner/)

[Brand](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/brand/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f82/robert-brunner-65906_brand_it-s-a-gut-feeling-and-when-two-people-h_2743910.png)

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