Susan Kare: The Designer Behind the Macintosh’s Iconic Imagery
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Frank
- July 30, 2026
- Andy Hertzfeld
- Apple
- Apple history
- Apple Macintosh 1984
- bitmap graphics
- Chicago font
- Clarus the dogcow
- Command key symbol
- computer icons
- design cocumentary
- Design Docs
- design documentary
- design history
- early Apple
- GUI history
- Happy Mac
- History of Computing
- icon design
- Macintosh icons
- MoMA design
- Paul Rand
- pixel art
- Susan Kare
- Susan Kare Macintosh
- tech history documentary
- typography
- user interface design
- Windows Solitaire
In the early 1980s, computers were enigmatic machines, often seen as inaccessible tools reserved for the technically inclined. But when the Apple Macintosh was introduced in January 1984, it presented a new vision of computing—one that was inviting and user-friendly. Central to this transformation was Susan Kare, a pioneering graphic designer whose work brought the […]
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Exploring the Future of UI Design with Claude Design and Opus 4.7
If you’ve been following the AI design tools landscape, brace yourself because Claude Design just entered the scene with a bang. Anthropics’ latest offering, powered by the Opus 4.7 platform, aims to redefine how we think about UI/UX design. Let’s dive into what makes Claude Design a potential disruptor in an already dynamic industry. Based […]
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How Are Powerful CGI Animation Software Tools Made?
If you’ve ever marveled at the breathtakingly realistic animations in movies like “Avatar” or been mesmerized by the vibrant worlds in video games, you’ve witnessed the magic of CGI animation software at work. These tools are not just about the technology behind them but are a testament to human creativity and collaboration, bringing stories and […]
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How to Build ChatGPT Apps With Agent Builder (Dev Day Full Breakdown)
Imagine waking up one morning to find the world not just slightly altered, but revolutionized. This isn’t a metaphorical shift; it’s quite literal in the realm of technology and OpenAI’s recent rollout is proof. The unveiling of a new app store inside ChatGPT, now a bustling hub with 800 million active users from the get-go, […]
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How to Build for General Purpose AI Agents
We’re on the cusp of another monumental shift in how we interact with technology. If you’ve comfortably nestled into the innovation that digital assistants and specific AI applications brought into our lives, hold onto your hat—because the world of general-purpose agents (GPAs) is about to expand these horizons even further. This video is from Microsoft […]
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Join the Disruption: Vint Cerf Keynotes Disruptive Technologists Event on July 16, 2025
Imagine having a meal that’s not just a meal, but an event. A multi-sensory experience bound to each sip of wine, curated with such artistry that your palate embarks on an adventure. This isn’t just eating; it’s like holding a ticket to the grand theater of culinary arts. Recently, I reminisced about such exceptional dining […]
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How to Build a Gemini Powered Chrome Extension with Live Voice Assistant
Today, let’s dive into something that’s not just innovative but also incredibly practical—a Gemini-powered Chrome extension with live voice chat capabilities. Imagine you’re navigating the vast digital landscape, and with just a click, a smart AI assistant pops up right beside your browser. Pretty fascinating, isn’t it? Let’s explore how this could transform our interaction […]
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100 Years of Fictional UI – Were They ALL Wrong?
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Frank
- January 26, 2024
- fictional interfaces
- fictional ui
- Figma
- history of fictional interfaces
- history of user interface
- interface design
- juxtopposed
- lcars
- okudagram
- Sci-Fi
- Science Fiction
- science fiction ui
- SciFi
- scifi ui
- star trek ui
- ui design
- ui review
- user interface
- user interface design
- Web Design
- Web Dev
Juxtopposed dives deeper into the history of Fictional UI (mostly on science fiction). Where did our modern interfaces come from? Were all the predictions wrong?
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