Mark Gurman argues that under Tim Cook, Apple’s design team lost clout after Jony Ive left and operations gained sway over product decisions. Incoming CEO John Ternus is reportedly rekindling top-level support for industrial design, spending time with Ive’s former team and gearing up to lead major product reveals like the foldable iPhone.

• Under Tim Cook, Apple's design team lost influence after Jony Ive left, with finance/operations execs gaining sway over product decisions.
• Incoming CEO John Ternus is reportedly restoring design's clout, spending time with Ive's former team ahead of his September 1 takeover.
• Ternus's first major public appearance as CEO will be unveiling Apple's foldable iPhone this fall.