Ivan Sutherland

Computer Science American 1938 101 quotes

Computer scientist who created Sketchpad, the first graphical user interface, and advanced virtual reality.

Quotes by Ivan Sutherland

Life's interface is imperfect; let's perfect the digital one.

Speech 1995

Haptics will make virtual touch as real as sight.

Paper 1987

Innovation thrives in interdisciplinary spaces.

Interview 1975

A room-sized display? Why not a world-sized one?

Paper 1965

User-centered design is the heart of computing.

Lecture 1998

The best code is elegant, like a fine piece of art.

Correspondence 1983

Failure in experiments is just data for success.

Personal Reflection 1972

Augmented reality bridges the gap between atoms and bits.

Speech 1991

Simplicity in interfaces hides profound complexity.

Paper 1968

Dream big; code bigger.

Interview 2002

The evolution of graphics is the evolution of human expression.

Lecture 1989

In CS, curiosity is the ultimate debugger.

Witty Remark 1979

Legacy systems remind us to innovate relentlessly.

Speech 1994

Touching data should feel natural, like touching clay.

Paper 1964

Balance work and wonder in your career.

Letter 1986

The future is interactive; make it yours.

Interview 2008

Pixels are the new paintbrushes.

Lecture 1971

Challenges in VR are opportunities in disguise.

Personal Reflection 1993

Great ideas start with a blank screen.

Correspondence 1967

Laughter in the lab fuels breakthroughs.

Witty Remark 1984