This is the clearest example I've seen of the Dieter Rams influence:

http://www.air-port.com/blog2/07/19/2007/iphone-calc-braun-e...

The button colors give away that it's an intentional tribute, but how many design parameters are there for a 4 operation calculator? Especially since the hardware dictates the general geometry (e.g. taller than it is wide).

wow...he's new as a designer for me, but the influence is amazing. Is everything we think modern, just retro?

Yes, and it always has been. There's nothing new under the sun, etc... etc... At least not when it comes to things as easily explored as form.

all design is redesign.

Also make sure to read the story about the original iPhone, the Linux based open source deeda Pi (now RIP): http://applephones.blogspot.com/2007/04/is-apple-iphone-copy...