The article discusses the evolution of user interface design, tracing its origins from Douglas Engelbart's pioneering NLS in 1968 to contemporary ideas proposed by Amelia Wattenberger. Wattenberger advocates for user interfaces that embrace more tactile engagement and multi-modal interactions. Despite advancements since, it highlights how modern desktop interfaces bear a resemblance to the Xerox Alto, illustrating a stagnant evolution in design since its inception almost fifty years ago. The piece reflects on the need for innovation in creating engaging and interactive user experiences.
Engelbart's NLS introduced numerous groundbreaking features, including video conferencing and hypertext, establishing a foundation for modern user interfaces.
Today’s desktop interfaces, despite technological advancements, exhibit striking similarities to those from the Xerox Alto developed nearly 50 years ago.
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