1968

"A RESEARCH CENTER FOR AUGMENTING HUMAN INTELLECT"

Douglas Engelbart's modern computer prototype, developed in the 1960s, was a significant milestone in the history of both AI technology and design. Engelbart's prototype introduced many of the features we now take for granted in modern computers, including the mouse, graphical user interface, and hypertext. These features aligned with the Bauhaus emphasis on simplicity and functionality in design. Engelbart's prototype demonstrated the potential of AI technology to enhance and transform the way we interact with computers, paving the way for future advancements in the intersection of technology and design. Marking the moment computers progressed beyond specialized machines for academics, to accessible technology.