Apple has published its list of principles it follows in product design to keep items like the iPhone durable, while simultaneously balancing the need for repairability.
An iPhone being repaired
An iPhone being repaired
Apple has frequently been praised for the designs of its products, ranging from the iPhone to the MacBook Pro. It has created quite a few iconic items in its history, with it relying on teams following the same design ethos.
In a document titled “Longevity, by Design” published in June, Apple offers what it works towards when it creates its hardware. It also discusses what can and should happen after said hardware gets into consumer hands.
Apple’s ‘longevity by design’ initiative is a balance between repairability & secure engineering
Apple’s ‘longevity by design’ initiative is a balance between repairability & secure engineering