Simplicity isnât just a design principle at Appleâitâs a value that permeates every level of the organization. Itâs what helped Apple recover from near death in 1997 to become the most valuable company on earth in 2012. As ad agency creative director, Ken Segall played a key role in Appleâs resurrection, helping to create such critical marketing campaigns as âThink Differentâ and naming the iMac. This book makes you a fly on the wall inside a conference room with Steve...
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Simplicity isnât just a design principle at Appleâitâs a value that permeates every level of the organization. Itâs what helped Apple recover from near death in 1997 to become the most valuable company on earth in 2012. As ad agency creative director, Ken Segall played a key role in Appleâs resurrection, helping to create such critical marketing campaigns as âThink Differentâ and naming the iMac. This book makes you a fly on the wall inside a conference room with Steve Jobs, and on the receiving end of his midnight phone calls. Youâll understand how his obsession with Simplicity helped Apple perform better and faster, sometimes saving millions in the process. Segall brings Appleâs quest for Simplicity to life using fascinating (and previously untold) stories from behind the scenes. Through his insight and wit, youâll discover how companies that leverage this power can stand out from competitorsâand individuals who master it can become critical assets to their organizations.