Since the new Apple 17 series has launched, one name is in the limelight — Abidur Chowdhury — the person behind the creation of the iPhone 17 Air, the designer.
The iPhone Air’s standout features include an ultra-thin body, premium materials, and sleek aesthetics. Let’s know more about him.
Abidur Chowdhury is a rising face in tech design, especially in the limelight now for the iPhone Air. The iPhone Air is thinner and smaller than previous models, crafted in titanium, and priced at ₹1,19,900 for the 256 GB variant in India.
The device has new optimisation software which promises all-day battery life. It features a single camera with a telephoto lens and AI-powered enhancements for photography.
The person behind the design, Abidur, was born and raised in London and is now based in San Francisco, where he works with Apple as an industrial designer. A graduate in Product Design and Technology from Loughborough University, he has won several awards, including the James Dyson Foundation Bursary, the New Designer Kenwood Appliances Award, and the Red Dot Design Award.
Before joining Apple, he worked with design firms in the UK, ran his own consultancy, and collaborated with global agencies and start-ups.
He has interned at Cambridge Consultants and Curventa, both in the UK, and then worked as an industrial designer with LAYER in London.
Abidur also mentioned that he loves to solve complex problems and learn new things. He said that nothing excites him more than creating innovative products people can’t bear to be without.
iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Line-Up
The iPhone Air introduces a redesigned internal layout that integrates the camera, chipsets, and system modules, leaving room for a high-density battery.
If you’re after serious performance but don’t want to carry around the biggest phone in the lineup, the iPhone 17 Pro hits that sweet spot. It starts at ₹1,34,900 for the 256GB model, with 512GB and 1TB options priced at ₹1,54,900 and ₹1,74,900, respectively. You’re getting Apple’s latest and greatest when it comes to processing power, stunning display tech, and some seriously smart AI-powered graphics.
Plus, it looks just as good as it performs — you can choose from Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, or a clean Silver finish. It’s a great pick for anyone who wants that full-on flagship experience, without going full Max.