New iPads, mostly new Apple TV, and old problems — October 2022 in review
Apple revamped its iPad lineup, lost one designer and briefly regained a previous one, plus Musk bought Twitter.
Evans Hankey
William Gallagher
Apple wants to hire lead designer from inside, but having problems
Evans Hankey, Apple's vice president of industrial design, is leaving, and the company is having trouble finding a replacement.
Andrew Orr
Gary Butcher said to be returning to Apple after AirBNB stint
As hardware design vice president Evans Hankey leaves Apple, sources claim that Gary Butcher will be rejoining the company after leading design at Airbnb.
Jony Ive's replacement Evans Hankey is leaving Apple
Apple's vice president of industrial design, Evans Hankey, is leaving the company three years after she was appointed Jony Ive's replacement.
Apple design team shows off 'quiet and calming' Apple Park
Previously unseen images of the interior of Apple Park have now been revealed by the company's design team, as they discuss working in the iconic building.
AirPods Max were made to be both beautiful and powerful, designers say
In a new interview, a trio of Apple executives and designers shared details and tidbits about the development and design of the company's new AirPods Max headphones.
Mike Peterson
Jony Ive removed from Apple's leadership page, marking the end of an era
The official Apple Leadership page no longer includes Jony Ive, marking the formal end to his role as a crucial part of the company. While he'll continue to contribute to Apple, it looks as if Apple no longer sees his design vision quite as crucial as it was.
Who are Alan Dye and Evans Hankey, the design leads replacing Jony Ive?
Following the announcement of Apple's chief design officer Jony Ive departing to his own independent design company later this year, design team leaders Evans Hankey and Alan Dye will gain more influence over how future Apple products are created. AppleInsider profiles the two design principals.
Malcolm Owen
