Computers Quote by Mary Lou Jepsen
“I've found that people who design computers don't know a lot about displays.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Talk at MIT Media Lab, 2015
Designers often focus on hardware without understanding how visual output affects users, leading to suboptimal products.
In simple terms: Computer designers lack display knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Integrate display expertise early in design.
Themes
design
human-computer interaction
visual perception
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
insightful
observational
When to use this quote
- product development
- UI design
- hardware engineering
- marketing pitches
Key Concepts
ergonomics
user experience
technology integration
Questions to Reflect On
- How could cross‑disciplinary teams improve product quality?
- What display factors are most overlooked?
A Different Perspective
Designers may lack resources to study displays deeply.
