Apple's Glowing MacBook Pro Logo Can Be Turned Off

Apple's new MacBook Pro drew one of the biggest cheers at last week's announcement with its illuminated logo. Yet the company recognises that not every user will want that glow on all the time, so it has published an official guide explaining how to turn it off.

This may look like a minor detail, but it reflects a broader lesson for hardware teams: small design flourishes can become talking points, and giving users simple control over them matters. For product designers, it is a reminder that visual features should be easy to adjust. For marketers and product managers, it shows how a single feature can shape the conversation around a launch.

It also highlights how much attention now goes into the finer points of device design, from lighting to user preferences. Good experience design often comes down to offering a default that delights and an option that respects everyone else.

What small hardware detail do you think deserves more design attention? Share your view.