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Apple's Headset Ship Debate
- Apple's decision to ship a ski goggle-like VR headset contrasts with industrial design's wish to wait for AR glasses.
- Tim Cook's legacy is already secure; shipping early products is more about gaining experience than legacy.
Apple Product Decisions Are Collaborative
- Product decisions at Apple are not centralized but arise from collaborative, cross-departmental input.
- Industrial design influences form but does not solely decide what products Apple should make.
Industrial Design Losing Power at Apple
- Industrial design's influence at Apple has waned post-Johnny Ive due to past product decisions that frustrated customers.
- Past designs like the butterfly keyboard and port removals show imbalance between design and engineering needs.