“A Brief History of Computer Icons” (above c. 1984 via Psdtuts+)

“What your email address says about your computer skills”

My favorite is @aol.com: “Prints out emails and brings them over to your house.”

(via The Oatmeal)

wish that was my workspace.

impostingon:

This is how I use Tumblr.

by Jacob

mediapicnic: zono: yamato: classics:

A collection of intriguing, rarely-seen concepts of early Apple products, including the 1983 iPhone. Collected by Marc Esslinger, son of Apple IIc designer, Hartmut Esslinger.

Drawing Board to the Desktop: A Designer’s Path

“Michael Bierut says graphic design work that required a week to finish in 1980 — using T squares and rubber cement — can now be done by computer within an hour.”

In a very interesting article in the NYT Jobs section, Michael Bierut talks about his path on the way to become a successful graphic designer.

(via NYTimes.com)