Welcome to Infected Media, the portfolio site of Steven Seybold, Art Director and Designer.
This is the coolest thing you'll see today: an infographic about how much it costs to manufacture an iPhone. As you scroll down the infographic, which was designed by Glen Newcomer and Madeline Harris, slowly uncovers every bit of what it takes it create an iPhone. It starts off with how much Apple spends on design and how much money the company has actually made on the product. Then, we go through the whole process of how the iPhone is made from the ground up--literally, as the iPhone is made with material called Coltan, which is used in electronics for its heat-resistance abilities.
The end of the info graphic ends on the message that you can do things to ensure you're not being wasteful with your fancy device. Once you're ready to upgrade to the next one, it suggests that you sell your own iPhone to a friend, find an e-waste recycler near you, or skip the next generation.
- MacLife