iPhone Designer, Sir Jony Ive Becomes a Trustee at the British Museum

The British Museum has today announced that former Apple designer, Sir Jony Ive has been appointed to its Board of Trustees.

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The London-born British designer is best known for his work at Apple, as Chief Design Officer, where he led the team that designed the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.

In 2019 Jony founded the design collective LoveFrom, whose work has included creating the emblem for the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. In 2024 he co-founded io – a company focused on developing AI-enabled products. It was recently announced that io will merge with OpenAI.

Sir Jony Ive, said: “It is an extraordinary honour to join the Board of Trustees of the British Museum. I have adored the museum since I first visited as a child over fifty years ago. It is a remarkable and singular institution that ultimately fosters curiosity and understanding across cultures and time.

“Like most designers, I am a keen historian and the British Museum is a masterpiece of public cultural experience. I am thrilled to be working with such a wonderful team, and look forward to supporting the Museum’s appropriately ambitious Masterplan for transformation.”

The British Museum Board comprises up to 25 members, 15 appointed by the Prime Minister, one by The Crown, four by relevant industry bodies and a further 5 appointed by the Trustees; this appointment comes from the latter and Sir Jony will take up his role immediately.