The importance of the first computer demonstration
Dave Zheng
This was a historic moment, it marked the first public demonstration of the mouse, showcasing how to interact with a computer using a mouse. At that time, computers were primarily…
The Xerox Star changed people’s thoughts about computers.
The Xerox Star system is an important milestone in the history of computing. It was designed to create an office automation system, incorporating various office elements such as desktops, mouse…
Lucy A. Suchman’s views on human-machine interaction
The article presents Lucy A. Suchman’s view that interactions between humans and machines occur in specific contexts, rather than unfolding in a pre-programmed, step-by-step manner as if following a predetermined…
Thoughts On Xerox Star
John Liu
Xerox Star revolutionized computing by introducing the graphical user interface (GUI) and desktop metaphor, fundamentally changing the way users interact with computers. I appreciate the key role stars play in…
Mother of all Demos
The demo by Douglas Engelbart and the SRI team was a game-changer because it introduced the concept of the computer mouse, and looking at it from today’s perspective, it feels…
The Helps and Importance of Curiosity in User-center Design
Lynn Lin
Firstly, I truly benefited a lot from this lecture, which centered on the theme of “curiosity”. I learned about various aspects of the topic, such as what curiosity can help…
From Machines to Humanity: Lucy Suchman’s Impact on Designing Technology with People in Mind
Hannah He
Lucy Suchman change the way we understand technology we design because her works beliefs in understanding technology in social and cultural contexts. In other words, there is a link between…
From Mouse to Meeting: How Engelbart’s Demo Changed Our Workday
The demo by Douglas Engelbart and the team at SRI invented a series of machines that weren’t even on the market before. The demo included: It set a grounding stone…
Technology Use In Its Situated Context: Lucy Suchman’s Impact On the Field of Human-computer Interaction
Lucy Suchman’s contribution to the field of interaction design has been to provide many designers since then with a way to evaluate the effectiveness of technology, such as flexibility, user-centered,…
Designing with the User in Mind: Integrating Insights from the Xerox Star and Lucy Suchman
Ziqi Zhang
Reflecting on the development of the Xerox “Star” system, I’m inspired by its role in shaping human-computer interaction (HCI) and making technology more accessible. This history sets the stage for…
Xerox Star aimed for user-centered design, so it change the direction of computing
Xerox Start change the direction of computing in specific ways. First, it was designed as an office automation system so everyone could use it. Before the invention of Xerorx Star,…
Field Trip
This exhibition brings together a diverse collection of artworks that vividly illustrate the critical importance of social design and inclusion. Art installations are presented in a variety of forms and…
Gestalt Principles and Fitts’s Law
When it comes to designing interactive software as a college student, incorporating Gestalt Principles and Fitts’s Law becomes crucial. Embracing Gestalt Principles involves ensuring visual elements adhere to principles like…
The Xerox Star: Pioneering Innovations in Computing and Shaping the Future of User Interfaces
Launched in 1981, the Xerox Star played a pivotal role in changing the direction of computing by introducing a number of innovative features that laid the foundation for modern graphical…
Mother of All Demos: Trans Generational Innovations
The demo was a historic and landmark demonstration of an unprecedented technological innovation that laid the foundation for the field of computing and showed how the field could evolve in…
Catalyzing the GUI Revolution in Computing
Jiayi (Nicole) Xie
The Xerox Star was a watershed moment in computer history, bringing together decades of study and development in user interfaces. Its origins are strongly steeped in the revolutionary work done…
Interaction across time and space: Douglas Engelbart and the SRI team’s revolutionary demo analysis
On December 9, 1968, an extraordinary technology demonstration made its debut at the Computing Machinery Conference in San Francisco, an event that became known as the “Mother of All Demonstrations.”…
“Xerox Star: The Pioneer That Lighted the Way to Modern Computing”
In the field of interaction design, the advent of Xerox Star is undoubtedly a revolutionary innovation. It not only changes the way computers are used, but also sets a new…
Thoughts on Designing Peace
Grace Cao
The exhibition displayed a diverse range of projects that demonstrate how designers can have a role in finding peace for victims to societal, environmental, and economical challenges across the globe.…
Papers, Please
This field trip was to a design museum, with the theme centered on design and peace. An interesting exhibit was a game called “Papers, Please” by independent game developer Lucas…