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Mon, 07 Jul 2008 Segway top designer moves to Apple

Segway CTO Doug Field has taken a new job at Apple Inc.

Jonny Evans

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In an unexpected twist, Segway chief technology officer, Doug Field, has been hired away from the company to join Apple as vice president of product design.

A note on the Segway forums reads: "Doug has been the driving force in making the Segway what it is today and will be sorely missed at the company. However, with every change comes good and bad. So while it's bad the rich history and experience of Doug is leaving, it's good in that perhaps the team will get a fresh perspective into possible engineering solutions for future versions of the Segway (or Segway-like applications). And hey, what can be better than a gig at Apple? These days, in the design and engineering world, not much!! We wish Doug all the luck in moving on!!"

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The Segway is the upright, self-balancing electric scooter much beloved of Apple co-founder Woz. Supposed to revolutionise travel, the product shipped with a price tag that put it beyond the reach of most people.

As noted by EnGadget, Apple CEO Steve Jobs has met Field before, telling the designed on Segway: "I think it sucks. Its shape is not innovative, it's not elegant, and it doesn't feel anthropomorphic."

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