Apple has apparently hired industrial designer Marc Newson to join his besty Jony Ive in Cupertino. This enhances Apple's already formidable design team which is considered to be the best in the industry. Newson, who collaborated with Ive to create various objects for U2 frontman Bono's project (RED) charity which raised US $ 26 million for the charity. Newson's position as well as his title has yet to be announced.
"Marc is without question one of the most influential designers of this generation," Jony Ive said. "He is extraordinarily talented. We are particularly excited to formalize our collaboration as we enjoy working together so much and have found our partnership so effective." Looks like we have the makings of a dynamic duo to lead Apple's already storied design team and it will be exciting to see what this partnership will yield. Check out Marc Newson's fantastic watch designs here.