Creative Selection
Creative Selection
Ken Kocienda
Keith Rabois
[One of] two indispensable books of 2018. - Keith Rabois
Chris Dixon
A really interesting inside look at, well, Apple’s design process under Steve Jobs. - Chris Dixon
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Creative Selection

Creative Selection: Inside Apple's Design Process During the Golden Age of Steve Jobs

Ken Kocienda
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Ken Kocienda
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Dive into the heart of Apple's innovation with "Creative Selection," a captivating firsthand account by Ken Kocienda, a software engineer whose contributions were pivotal during the company's zenith under Steve Jobs. This book peels back the curtain on the secretive inner workings of one of the world's most admired tech giants, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the creative process that birthed revolutionary products like the iPhone, iPad, and Safari web browser. Through Kocienda's lens, we journey into the intense, collaborative effort that it took to transform bold visions into reality, exploring the trials and triumphs of a team pushing the boundaries of technology. "Creative Selection" is not just a chronicle of technological innovation; it's a roadmap to understanding how inspiration, collaboration, craft, diligence, decisiveness, taste, and empathy fuse together in the cauldron of creativity. Kocienda's narrative is rich with stories that illuminate the essence of Apple's success and the individuals who made it possible. It's a testament to the power of a small group of people to effect monumental change, and a lesson in the values that drive successful innovation. For anyone curious about what it takes to achieve excellence in a world that never stops evolving, this book is an essential read.

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Released
2018
4 Sep
Length
264
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A really interesting inside look at, well, Apple’s design process under Steve Jobs. - Chris Dixon
[One of] two indispensable books of 2018. - Keith Rabois
At Apple, we never would have dreamed of doing that, and we never staged any A/ B tests for any of the software on the iPhone. When it came to choosing a color, we picked one. We used our good taste—and our knowledge of how to make software accessible to people with visual difficulties related to color perception—and we moved on.
— Ken Kocienda, Creative Selection

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