• History of computer graphical interfaces & the future of natural UI

  • Nov 1 2018
  • Length: 57 mins
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History of computer graphical interfaces & the future of natural UI

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  • In this episode of the Unusable Podcast, Andrew & David talk about the history of computer user interfaces and early computers, where UI is heading in the future with natural interfaces, and Andy has a frustrating experience with a parking machine.

    Other things we discussed:

    • The Bombe
    • Why keyboards are QUERTY
    • Amiga Workbench GUI
    • The difficulty of having 2 Google Homes in the same room
    • Not all voice interface is natural UI
    • Mercedes' voice control joke

    Links mentioned:

    • The Bombe
    • Natural User Interfaces – What are they and how do you design user interfaces that feel natural?
    • Photos of the Xerox Alto computer with a portrait screen
    • Photos of the Amiga workbench GUI
    • A Short History of Computer User Interface Design
    The Unusable podcast is presented by Andrew Waite & David Ball, who discuss the importance of user experience (UX) in technology & the world around us, & talk about great design that just works - or moan about it when it doesn't. Here's the link to the episode: https://podcast.theunusable.com/podcasts/005-graphical-user-interface-history.mp3 Music is by [Gold5472](https://gold5472.newgrounds.com/)
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