Design Quote by Jonathan Ive
“One of the things that is particularly precious about working at Apple is that many of us on the design team have worked together for 15-plus years, and there's a wonderful thing about learning as a group. A fundamental part of that is making mistakes together.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Apple Design Summit, 2015
Long‑term collaboration fosters collective learning, and shared errors become growth opportunities.
In simple terms: Team learning thrives on shared mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mistakes as a team.
Themes
collaboration
learning
innovation
Mood
inspirational
professional
Type
leadership
teamwork
When to use this quote
- product development
- creative workshops
- startup teams
Key Concepts
design thinking
psychological safety
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your team handle failure?
- What practices ensure lessons are captured?
A Different Perspective
Mistakes can be costly if not analyzed.
