# Iconic Apple Products The Steve Jobs Patents Series Illustrates History Before iPods and iPhones By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-08-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steve-jobs-patents References: [washingtonpost](http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/the-7-iconic-patents-that-define-steve-jobs/2011/08/25/gIQAEhwAeJ_story.html) & [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2011/08/24/technology/steve-jobs-patents.html?hp#patent/computer-housing_D285688) Fans of [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series) can now get even closer to the man behind the products with this series of Steve Jobs Patents. From personal computers dating back to the 1980s to [sleek computer monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-g3) of more recent times, it's clear that Jobs has always kept close to his company's items. The Steve Jobs Patents even include a glass stairway that appears in [major Apple stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finder-icon-backpack). The Steve Jobs Patents series is definitely worth checking out if only to get a glimpse into the work of a man who so greatly influences the definition of our generation. **Implications** - Consumers look for ways to stay close to their favorite products. Integrating identities with items attracts more shoppers due to the emotional connection it creates. In order to increase the amount of interest on the market, a company could focus on this idea of a deeper meaning with all of their designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Product Identity Integration:** Integrating identities with items attracts more shoppers due to the emotional connection it creates. - **Historical Design Inspiration:** Consumers look for ways to stay close to their favorite products, and showcasing the historical design inspiration behind iconic products can generate interest. - **Influence of Visionary Founders:** Highlighting the influence of visionary founders like Steve Jobs can create a deeper meaning for products and increase market interest. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can leverage product identity integration and historical design inspiration to create emotional connections with their products. - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on showcasing the historical design inspiration behind iconic products to generate interest and attract customers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can highlight the influence of visionary founders to create a deeper meaning for their products and increase market appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystalline Tech Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-clear-series.md) - [Vintage Icon-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/susan-kare.md) - [Patent-Inspired Tech Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-car-concept.md) - [Electronic Device Leather Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pad-quill.md) - [Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repurposed-vintage-apple-computers.md) - [Retro Iphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-50th-anniversary-iphone-17-pro.md) - [New Tech Product Announcements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-tech-products.md) - [Nostalgic Desktop Computer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-computer-concept.md) - [Prideful Modernist Tech Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-2025-pride-collection.md)