The LF-CC's interior hints at the progressive luxury of a future Lexus model cabin layout, and represents a further development of the company's HMI (Human Machine Interface) design philosophy.

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Craig Federighi will lead both iOS and OS X now, while Sir Jonathan will take on responsibility for the design of "human interface" in its software.

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After the firm's previous iOS software chief was ousted, it was announced Sir Jonathan would provide "leadership and direction for human interface across the company" in addition to being its industrial design boss.

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User interface (UI) is one of the most impactful manifestations of human centred design in our modern society.

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Jony Ive will provide leadership and direction for Human Interface (HI) across the company in addition to his longtime role as the leader of Industrial Design.

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