Apple has lost a key person from the development and design department for the second time in a relatively short period of time. This is long-time designer Danny Coster, who decided to try his luck and bring his ideas to GoPro, which manufactures small and powerful sports cameras. In GoPro In two weeks, he will be starting a new career as Vice President of Design. Danny Coster worked for Apple since the early 90s, and was behind the design of iconic products, including the Bondi Blue iMac and iPhone.
Danny Coster has his name registered on many (over 600) patents Apple, in which he participated in more than 20 years in the company. He was a very important part of the team that put together some of the most iconic products ever Apple produced. For example, the already mentioned iMac G3 from 1998-2003 and with the iconic Bondi Blue color. Or all previous generations of iPhones. Pro GoPro This is a very important boost, and the company's shares have also been maintained accordingly, rising almost 20% after the announcement. Changing the scope of work of skilled designers and engineers is nothing new in Silicon Valley and happens very often. However, this transition is special in how Apple (and especially Johny Ive, as the chief designer) is based on the solidarity of the main design core of the company. There are currently 19 people in this important group, but not long ago there were two more.