Jef Raskin's Vision for a Humane Computer
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Ars Technica
Jef Raskin, a pioneer in humane computer design and original creator of the Macintosh project, envisioned user interfaces focused on functionality and human needs rather than visual metaphors. His designs, including the Swyft and Canon Cat, emphasized simplicity, consistency, and a unified workspace, aiming to make computers more humane and accessible. Despite many of his ideas being altered or not fully realized, his influence persists in modern interface philosophy.