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A false comparison that was debunked some time ago, even by the Braun lead designer: "I have always regarded Apple products — and the kind words Jony Ive has sa
by digitalengineer 14y ago
A false comparison that was debunked some time ago, even by the Braun lead designer: "I have always regarded Apple products — and the kind words Jony Ive has said about me and my work — as a compliment. Without doubt there are few companies in the world that genuinely understand and practise the power of good design in their products and their businesses".
"I very much doubt there is a single designer at Apple who has felt flattered by Samsung. And, on the flip side, I doubt there is a single designer at Samsung who sees their work as homage to Apple. "
http://daringfireball.net/2012/09/homage_vs_ripoff http://daringfireball.net/2012/09/homage_vs_ripoff
- zerostar07 14y agoThe fact that Dieter Rams is flattered doesnt make it a false comparison, au contraire, it means he sees obvious "influence". Also how can daringfireball's opinion be considered an unbiased source.
- digitalengineer 14y agoI suggest you read the Daring Fireball article, which states: "This is the subjective line between homage and rip-off. The old joke is that homage is when you copy someone else; a rip-off is when someone else copies you. But to me, it’s about the difference between drawing inspiration to create something new, versus slavishly copying to create something derivative. That’s the difference between great artists stealing and bad artists copying. Apple’s products are in different categories than the corresponding Braun devices, and are separated by decades. But there’s no denying the inspiration. Jony Ive himself has readily acknowledged the influence."
- peanutz 14y agoAll this proves is Dieter Rams is a good guy. Apple on the other hand learned to copy but not to play nice.
- enraged_camel 14y agoInfluence is not the same thing as imitation.
- zerostar07 14y agoThese lines are for courts to decide (I didn't know the braun radios myself, but the iPad and the iPhone calculator seem pretty much imitations) In the end, depending on the financial damage at stake, some people will sue, while others may be flattered.
- ImprovedSilence 14y ago>> "I very much doubt there is a single designer at Apple who has felt flattered by Samsung. And, on the flip side, I doubt there is a single designer at Samsung who sees their work as homage to Apple. " Braun and Apple are not in the same market, Samsung and Apple are, that's why.