Apple Quote by Jonathan Ive
“Apple's Industrial Design team is harder to get into than the Illuminati, and part of the reason is because no one leaves. In the last 15 years, not one of the 18 designers has ditched Apple for greener pastures.”
About This Quote
Source Company: Apple, Industrial Design Team, internal culture
The team is extremely exclusive and retains members, making departure rare.
In simple terms: Hard to join, hard to leave.
Key Takeaway
Understand the loyalty and pressure within elite design groups.
Themes
exclusivity
retention
culture
Mood
intense
protective
Type
organizational
career
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- career decisions
- team building
- industry analysis
Key Concepts
organizational behavior
design excellence
career loyalty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does such loyalty affect creativity?
- What are the risks of a closed culture?
A Different Perspective
High retention may stifle fresh perspectives and innovation.
