Launched in 1992, the ThinkPad has become a symbol of business productivity, distinctive for its design and features. David W. Hill, the chief designer from 1995-2017, contributed significantly to its innovations. He attempted to introduce additional designs, including a portable all-in-one desktop and the butterfly keyboard. Hill's earlier work included the black IBM AS/400 servers, marking a shift from beige PCs. The original ThinkPads were designed to mimic bento boxes and introduced the unique TrackPoint pointing stick, which is still in use today.
Hill's tenure at IBM started in 1985, where he worked on innovative designs including the black AS/400, a notable departure from the standard beige PCs of the time.
The original ThinkPads launched in October 1992 included models like the 300, 700, and 700C, designed to resemble bento boxes and pioneered the use of the TrackPoint.
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