Several years ago, a story appeared on the Internet suggesting that the original icon of Macwas inspired by the work done by Pablo Picasso over the years. Although those from Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), they never provided details about the choices made for the design of the products, recently it was discovered that they did not Pablo Picasso was the source of inspiration for this icon, but the French painter Henry Matisse, but does it really matter that much?
After a few weeks, I came back to the group and made my presentation. In that presentation, I said that the inspiration for the drawing style was Matisse, whom I so admired as an artist. The idea of the graphics being 'Picasso style' was, as I remember, a journalist's description at the time of the launch. I think since no one ever ask[ed] me or Tom where the influence came from, it became fact. I never stated it publicly, only when asked during design forums.
Answering the questions of an American publication, one of the designers who designed the iconic Mac said that he was inspired by the works of Henry Matisse when he produced the icon, he being a fan of the former French painter. Not being asked about his source of inspiration, the graphic designer kept everything a secret until now, although the press speculated for several years that Pablo Picasso was in his mind, but now we all know the truth.
