https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/06/jony-ive-will-depart-apple-to-start-his-own-company/ > Jony Ive, Apple's longtime design chief, will depart Apple to form his own independent design company, according to a press release distributed by Apple today. While he will no longer be an employee, he will count Apple among his clients at the new firm, according to both parties.