Why the word “impute” fascinated Steve Jobs

by Ibrahim Saidi Read the Original

Steve Jobs was drawn to the concept of "impute," which suggests that people's judgement of a company or product is based on the signals it displays. He focused on the small details, like the beauty of the unseen parts, to create products of great quality before chasing profits. This should serve as a reminder to focus on good design, and to consider how we can use signals to make life more user-friendly.

Steve Jobs was fascinated by the concept of "impute," which emphasizes that people form an opinion of a company or product based on the signals it conveys. He cared about the small details, like the beauty of the parts unseen, which showed that his team were real artists. His focus on making great products before chasing profits is a reminder to care passionately about good design. “We will truly understand their needs better than any other company.” To create a great product, companies must have an intimate understanding of the customer and their needs. This requires taking the time to truly listen and empathize with the customer.

We need to learn from Steve Jobs and ask ourselves how can we make life more user-friendly by understanding the signals that it gives us. “In order to do a good job of those things that we decide to do, we must eliminate all of the unimportant opportunities.” To create something amazing, you need to focus on the important tasks and eliminate distractions. It is important to be able to prioritize and focus on the tasks that will make the biggest impact.