When Xerox released the 8010 “Star” computer in 1981, it completely changed how people used computers. Before the Star, computers were hard to use and you had to type a lot of commands. The Star was the first computer that let people use a mouse to click on icons and move things around on the screen. It also had windows, folders, and a “desktop” that looked like a real office desk. This made using a computer feel much more natural and simple. People could write documents, organize files, and send messages without needing to know any code.
I think the Xerox Star was way ahead of its time. It focused on helping people, not just showing off new technology. Even though it wasn’t a big success when it came out, its ideas inspired other companies like Apple to make computers that everyone could use. The way we use computers and phones today—with icons, folders, and dragging things around—came from the Star. To me, the Xerox Star proves that good design can change the world by making technology easier and more human.