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History of computer graphical interfaces & the future of natural UI

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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