The chief designer of Apple Computer Inc.’s phenomenally popular iPod digital music player was named on Friday in the Queen’s Honours List.

London-born Jonathan Ive, 38, Apple’s senior vice president of design, on Friday was awarded the title of Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Queen Elizabeth.

The title recognizes Ive’s achievements in industrial design as leader of the team that produced not only the iPod but also the iMac, iBook and Powerbook computer lines in his nearly 13-year career at Cupertino, California-based Apple.

Source: Reuters