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Steve's Yacht Spotted
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Very cool! Still wish Steve was around to enjoy it. Anyone know who has it now?
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Here's another pretty cool page, shows the current location of the yacht:
http://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachting-news-headlines/steve-jobss-superyacht-in-florida
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and a good read:
http://allaboutstevejobs.com/pics/stevesplaces/yacht.php
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Here's another pretty cool page, shows the current location of the yacht:
http://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachting-news-headlines/steve-jobss-superyacht-in-florida
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and a good read:
http://allaboutstevejobs.com/pics/stevesplaces/yacht.php
Am I the only person on these fora who actually dislikes the design of this yacht?
I see it as over-engineered, and not quite proportionate, and, rarely, for the late Mr Jobs, not exactly something that works (at least, not to my eye) as an example of great design and elegance. It has too much of the look of Le Corbusier about it, to my eye, and, while the lines are clean, the overall appearance and effect is not all that attractive.
I have read that the designer Phillippe Starck is supposed to have been part of the design team for the yacht.
Some years ago, he designed what looked like the most exquisite (computer) mouse I had ever seen. Initially, it got stunning reviews, because it looked drop-dead gorgeous. I'll readily admit I was hooked, and, most certainly would have bought it, but my teaching salary at the time didn't allow for those sort of extravagant impulse purchases. Anyway, the passage of time allowed for a more realistic appraisal, as the mouse was examined for performance and not simply appearance. Apparently, as a computer mouse, it was perfectly dreadful. This meant, that to me, it failed the test of good design, which is that you attempt to craft, or create, something that works in terms of a fusion of form and function. If it doesn't do what it is supposed to do, it fails the design test.
Ever since the debacle of the mouse, I have harboured questions about the offerings coming from the office of Mr Starck.
I see it as over-engineered, and not quite proportionate, and, rarely, for the late Mr Jobs, not exactly something that works (at least, not to my eye) as an example of great design and elegance. It has too much of the look of Le Corbusier about it, to my eye, and, while the lines are clean, the overall appearance and effect is not all that attractive.
I have read that the designer Phillippe Starck is supposed to have been part of the design team for the yacht.
Some years ago, he designed what looked like the most exquisite (computer) mouse I had ever seen. Initially, it got stunning reviews, because it looked drop-dead gorgeous. I'll readily admit I was hooked, and, most certainly would have bought it, but my teaching salary at the time didn't allow for those sort of extravagant impulse purchases. Anyway, the passage of time allowed for a more realistic appraisal, as the mouse was examined for performance and not simply appearance. Apparently, as a computer mouse, it was perfectly dreadful. This meant, that to me, it failed the test of good design, which is that you attempt to craft, or create, something that works in terms of a fusion of form and function. If it doesn't do what it is supposed to do, it fails the design test.
Ever since the debacle of the mouse, I have harboured questions about the offerings coming from the office of Mr Starck.
No you are not. Having to go to sea in something that resembles a trendy block of flats with an interior (from what I've seen) that looks like an iPhone (lots of smooth stainless steel and big open spaces with nothing to hang onto to) would make me make sure I pack my sea-sickness pills and perhaps some of those very grippy climbing shoes. Don't like the look of it at all.
As for Starck - he does follow the form follows function maxim but one of the key functions is for him is for us to think Stark and "oooh - shiny" (as opposed to designing something that just quietly and unobtrusively works.)
No, I find it surprisingly distasteful, and there is something about that captian's desk that really grates on my nerves.
I dislike the yacht for another reason too, but were I to voice it here numerous people would seize on the statement. This thread would take a sharp right turn into PRSI, and I have no real interest in seeing that happen.
Add me to the "Don't like the design" list. In the photo of the captain's desk, does anyone else notice the slightly open cupboard door and cord running across the deck? Another indication of a bad design, imo.
Steve is chilling below deck with Tupac and JFK, living out the rest of his days on the high sea.
I heard Elvis drops by on occasion, and he and Tupac put on a raucous two-man rendition of Annie Get Your Gun!
I like it because it's not cookie cutter.
That cupboard and wire could be because it may have still been getting worked on. The photo seems like it was sneaked so it could have still been in port.
Steve is chilling below deck with Tupac and JFK, living out the rest of his days on the high sea.
Tupac ? I doubt that. He's got The Beatles below decks.
I think you can have a beautiful design and not being cookie cutter. For me, the yacht does not have nice lines, its visually a stark, cold design without the elegant flowing design I would want in a design.
Just my $.02
I think you can have a beautiful design and not being cookie cutter. For me, the yacht does not have nice lines, its visually a stark, cold design without the elegant flowing design I would want in a design.
Just my $.02
I'll agree with that, I've seen plenty of better looking yachts and smaller for that matter. It's unique for sure, doesn't mean it's great looking.
I think I over used the word "design" in my post, but you get my drift (pun intended ) For a boat, I expect to see some beautiful curves and flowing lines, especially for a yacht that costs millions. While it may be a technical marvel inside, the exterior is just to harsh and cold for my taste
) For a boat, I expect to see some beautiful curves and flowing lines, especially for a yacht that costs millions. While it may be a technical marvel inside, the exterior is just to harsh and cold for my taste