Apple is famous for clean, minimalist designs, but we hardly ever get a look at the beauty hidden inside. As it turns out, many of Apple’s products are just as stunning on the inside as they are on the outside. And for me, nothing showcases this better than the simple AirPod.
This shouldn’t be a surprise. Steve Jobs was famously obsessed with thoughtful, deep-down design. He once told the New York Times, “Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” That philosophy lives on in everyday Apple devices—and the AirPods are a perfect, underrated example of precision engineering and artistry.
Under that smooth white plastic shell lies a surprisingly intricate interior. Delicate mesh, subtle gold accents, and perfectly placed components make it look less like a piece of tech and more like a tiny cityscape. And that miniature Apple logo? It’s the perfect finishing touch. For gadget lovers who geek out over what’s under the hood, this is pure design inspiration.
Apple fans on X (formerly Twitter) have been buzzing about the idea of transparent AirPods. One user commented, “It’s wild how the inside looks like micro-architecture… The outside hides so much craft.” Another wrote, “I’d easily pay extra for a clear version,” while someone else joked, “Forget liquid glass software—we need transparent hardware!”
For now, clear AirPods remain a dream. But if you’re into that retro-futuristic, see-through aesthetic, you might want to check out our review of the Nothing Ear (1) headphones—they definitely bring the transparent vibe.
