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Design Stories: Exploring Everyday Things

Apple Macintosh 128k

The first-ever Apple Macintosh computer, released in 1984, was a groundbreaking personal computer designed to make computing accessible and user-friendly for the average consumer. Featuring an innovative graphical user interface (GUI), it replaced complex text-based commands with intuitive icons, windows, and a mouse, revolutionizing the way people interacted with computers. Intended to democratize technology, the Macintosh aimed to empower individuals, creatives, and small businesses with powerful yet approachable tools for productivity, design, and communication.