The only thing I can think of is that some function (not tipping over in rough seas?) trumped form in this case. But then I can't think of any other case where Steve preferred function over form.
You are 100% wrong, but your massively insecure ego won't allow you to acknowledge that, and must overcompensate with delusions of grandeur and superiority.
Or he's trolling. Judging by his responses to people here, I'd put good bets he's just being a troll and is laughing at everyone responding at him (or in otherwords, it's useless to argue with him cause all he really wants is to see people get riled up and honestly could care less about what he's arguing. You're better off ignoring him).
He was paid for his service, not for a goods exchange. The designer had a verbal deal with Jobs. Jobs died. Designer continued to work without signing a contact with the estate holders to firmly establish his fee in writing. Cries when he doesn't get as much money as he thought he deserved.
Think of it being similar to when Max Rockatansky offered to bring the wounded settler back to the safety of the oil rig compound in exchange for a refill of the gas tanks on his Pursuit Special. Alas when Nathan died, Papagallo noted that the contract died with him. Thus not only does he not get the gasoline*, he doesn't even get his car** back!
*The money he thinks he's owed.
**Any respect he might still have had after designing that butt ugly boat.
Starck's best hope is if 3 days ago he saw a tugboat that'll pull that monstrosity out to sea where it can be put to some good use as a practice target for the French Navy.