Sketchpad Demonstration

Ivan Sutherland demonstrates 'Sketchpad,' an innovative interactive graphical system using a light pen to draw and manipulate objects directly on a CRT screen, showcasing the potential of direct manipulation.

Significance

While not a tablet, Sketchpad profoundly influenced the development of interactive graphics and proved the immense utility of direct visual input, inspiring future tablet designs.

Key facts

Date
1963-01-01
Type
invention
Location
MIT Lincoln Laboratory, Lexington, Massachusetts, USA