New Balance’s Steve Jobs homage is so subtle you might have missed it
(Image credit: New Balance) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's been 15 years since the world lost tech visionary Steve Jobs. While Apple has continued to evolve since his passing,…
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(Image credit: New Balance) Copy link Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's been 15 years since the world lost tech visionary Steve Jobs. While Apple has continued to evolve since his passing, the spirit of his innovative work and motivational thinking has continued to inspire countless big brands, including the more unexpected.In a subtle yet touching homage, shoe brand New Balance has recreated one of Jobs' most iconic looks, honouring his legacy as a creative inspiration. Quiet and authentic, New Balance proves that honouring the past can be done with small yet thoughtful actions.Le genre de détails que j’adore. https://t.co/1PqA8a43eCOctober 5, 2026Appearing among promo shots for the grey 992s, New Balance subtly recreated Steve Jobs' iconic pose from the original iPad presentation in 2010. A key part of Jobs' 'uniform', the quiet homage is a tasteful Easter egg that honours the icon without grand gestures and loud design. Minimalist, just as Steve Jobs would want it.Latest Videos FromCreative BloqWatch full video here: "Proof that the best branding doesn’t need to shout. If you know, you know. Brilliant little detail," one X user praised. "The kind of details I adore," another added. (Image credit: Getty Images)For more creative inspiration, take a look at how Apple became the world's most valuable brand or check out the best Apple ads of the last 50 years.Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology. Natalie Fear Staff Writer Natalie Fear is Creative Bloq's staff writer. With an eye for trending topics and a passion for internet culture, she brings you the latest in art and design news. Natalie also runs Creative Bloq’s 5 Questions series, spotlighting diverse talent across the creative industries. Outside of work, she loves all things literature and music (although she’s partial to a spot of TikTok brain rot). View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. Logout LATEST ARTICLES 1 Did a book from 1973 predict the logo designs of some of today's biggest companies? 2 The iPhone 18 Pro just ended my affair with the iPhone Air 3 Why ‘boring’ AI is Hollywood’s best bet 4 The Carrie remake is getting roasted over its changes to one of the most iconic scenes in horror 5 Tested: The Mac Studio M5 Max claims its crown as the best of all Apple computers
