But why was she right after all the work was done? If the brand colours were so important surely the design team should have been aware of that beforehand.
Steve Jobs was reportedly only "right" about the choice to use glass screens for the first iPhone after the entire production chain had already been set up to build them with plastic.
Steve Jobs had a proven track record and was spending his own money. Marissa for all her great qualities ain't no Steve.
> It's also possible that Meyer was right
How is "it" possible given the fact that the engineers all made the last minute changes Mayer demanded and the outcome was unsuccessful?