Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs visited Japan many times. He was fascinated by the pottery vessels used for meals.
He bought several pieces of pottery in Kyoto. Jobs was very particular about the details of Japan pottery. He wanted the iMac to be round, not square, like the traditional iMac design. The iMac was a global hit with its translucent, colorful body and rounded, friendly design. It has become clear that traditional pottery from Japan may have been a great inspiration for this design.