Rob Janoff
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Rob Janoff is an American
Apple logo.[1] In 1977, Janoff worked for Regis McKenna as an art director and was tasked to design the logo for Steve Jobs of Apple Computer, creating an apple with a bite out of it. The bite was included so that people did not mistake the apple for a cherry or another fruit.[2] The colored stripes in the logo were to indicate that Apple machines had color screens. Each stripe was printed in its own specially mixed color, which Jobs approved because he felt that vivid colors improved people's emotional response. Rob also created ads and printed materials for Apple. The basic design of his Apple logo is still in use by the company today, but it has had many elements changed along the way. He later did design work for both IBM and Intel
.
Early life
Janoff was born and raised in
better source needed] He obtained his degree from San Jose State University where he initially majored in industrial design. Later, he realized that this was not the area of study he was particularly interested in, Janoff then focused on graphic design.[3]
Career
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In 1970, upon graduating from
Apple Computer.[4]
Janoff later worked for agencies established in
Chiat/Day
where he designed print, TV advertising and branding for numerous national and international clients.
Over the past six years, he has established a digital agency with his Australian business partner, Joel Bohm.
In 2019, Rob published his book Taking a Bite out of the Apple: A Graphic Designer's Tale, which is a nonfiction memoir aimed at young adults.[5]
As of 2024, Rob resides in Chicago, but he travels extensively as part of his work creating branding outcomes for companies across a broad range of industries. He is also a speaker who has delivered keynote addresses and classes in design for universities and academic facilities, including the Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus.[6]
References
- ^ "I invented... the Apple logo", Mat Rodbard, Sync Magazine
- ^ Interview with Rob Janoff, CreativeBits Design Community
- ^ a b "Rob Janoff- International Logo Designer". Rob Janoff. Retrieved 28 April 2017.
- ^ Burns, Will (March 26, 2018). "Rob Janoff And The Fascinating True Story Behind His Original Apple Logo Design". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ISBN 9781911221616.
- ^ "6th EMU International Career Week Commences with Presentation From Apple Logo Designer Rob Janoff". March 14, 2018. Archived from the original on 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-14.