# AirPods Max took five years and hundreds of design variations to build

Source: https://idevice.com/airpods-max-took-five-years-and-hundreds-of-design-variations-to
Published: 2026-05-15

## What happened

Former Apple designer Eugene Whang revealed AirPods Max development began in 2015, spanning five years and hundreds of variations, including a deliberate choice to omit Apple's logo.

## Sources

- [AirPods Max designer reveals project details in new interview](https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/15/airpods-max-designer-reveals-project-details-in-new-interview/) (9to5Mac, 2026-05-15)
- [AirPods Max development involved hundreds of variations over five years](https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/15/airpods-max-development-involved-hundreds-of-variations-over-five-years?utm_source=rss) (AppleInsider, 2026-05-15)