Chins Quote by Jonathan Ive
![“With the early prototypes, I held the phone to my ear and my ear [would] dial the number. You have to detect all sorts of ear-shapes and chin shapes, skin colour and hairdo... that was one of just many examples where we really thought, perhaps this isn’t going to work.” quote by Jonathan Ive](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b7c/jonathan-ive-3015_chins_with-the-early-prototypes-i-held-the-pho_909561.jpg)
“With the early prototypes, I held the phone to my ear and my ear [would] dial the number. You have to detect all sorts of ear-shapes and chin shapes, skin colour and hairdo... that was one of just many examples where we really thought, perhaps this isn’t going to work.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2010 Design Talk, Jonathan Ive, Apple
Early prototypes revealed unexpected user‑device interactions, prompting doubts about practicality.
In simple terms: Early designs showed unexpected issues, causing skepticism.
Key Takeaway
Validate concepts with real users early.
Themes
design
human‑centered
technology
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- consumer electronics
- usability testing
Key Concepts
ergonomics
user testing
prototype iteration
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better anticipate user behavior?
- What testing methods reduce surprise?
A Different Perspective
User habits may differ from expectations, limiting adoption.
![“I'm a child of the downloading age. I remember when I was 10, a friend who went to the same school as me came to our [school's] costume party with a really weird hairdo. She had all these little knots in her hair. I asked her who she was and she said she was Björk. I thought this Björk must be a…” quote by Tove Styrke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/57d/tove-styrke-27269_age_i-m-a-child-of-the-downloading-age-i-rem_202545.jpg)
