Jef Raskin

Computer Scientist, Creator of Macintosh

Jef Raskin - Computer Scientist, Creator of Macintosh
Born

1943
82 years ago

Died

February 26th, 2005
20 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A computer scientist played a pivotal role in the development of the Macintosh computer. Initiated the project in the late 1970s to create a user-friendly interface that would make personal computing accessible to a wider audience. Contributed significantly to software design principles and interface usability, emphasizing the importance of graphical user interfaces and direct manipulation. Worked at Apple Inc. until the mid-1980s, where innovative ideas transformed the way individuals interacted with technology. Authored several important works on human-computer interaction and interface design.

Founded the Macintosh project at Apple

Authored 'The Humane Interface'

Pioneered ideas in interface usability

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