Editing Macintosh LC 520 (section)

== Development History ==

The LC 520 began as a design project codenamed "Mongo" following the success of the [[Macintosh Color Classic]]. Apple's Industrial Design Group (IDg) explored adapting the Color Classic's design language, dubbed "Espresso," for a larger display version with CD-ROM capability. IDg designers strongly disliked the resulting design and shelved the concept permanently.

In 1992, CEO John Sculley demanded a large-screen all-in-one design within six months to complete his market strategy. Against IDg's objections, Apple's engineering team retrieved the shelved design and rushed it into production. IDg's dissatisfaction with the design prompted them to immediately begin work on the redesigned chassis that became the [[Power Macintosh 5200]] series less than two years later.