Jonathan Ive awarded for game-changing iPhone design

There’s no doubt that the iPhone has redefined the mobile industry. With a design aesthetic that’s second to none, Apple and Steve Jobs are usually credited for making the iPhone as sleek and sexy as it is. But, the story behind the iPhone’s iconic design points to industrial designer Jonathan Ive as the true genius behind the game-changing design.

The Mobile Data Association, a UK company that gives recognition to “those UK companies and individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the uptake and success of mobile data over the last 12 month,” has chosen Jonathan Ive for their 2008 MDA Personal Achievement Award.

Ive serves as Apple’s Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, and his hand in crafting the iPhone has earned him the MDA Personal Achievement Award for having “completely redefined the mobile phone as we know it.” With time-tested classic designs like the original iMac, iPod, and iMac G4 tucked under his design-belt, Ive already had some serious design-experience. And, now the iPhone’s oft-copied design philosophy is starting to be recognized among Ive’s previous iconic designs.

While the iPhone may not be the best handset on the market or even a good fit with some mobile users, there’s no denying that Apple iPhone “sets the bar very high for all present and future competitors and as such, is shaking the mobile phone industry. We look forward to seeing Ive’s design innovation continuing to challenge the mobile world.”

[Via: ArsTechnica]