Design in Society: Computer

The Apple 1 computer, created by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in March 1976, was one of the first computers to be out in the market and be available for human usage. This was the beginning design that has led to greater and better things and started a revolution of computer brands such as Acer, Compaq, Dell, eMachines, HP, Sony, Toshiba and of course, Apple.
The new modern version of the Apple 1 computer can be considered to be the Macbook Air, a thin laptop computer that has definitely had a makeover.

On the left, the Macbook Air is shown to be a thin computer with a very 21st century look to it. Computers in general have been a great asset to society with workload. The computer has helped many with PowerPoint presentations, homework, communication and many other programs that a computer has, are being used nationwide by billions of people. Not only is the computer helpful for workload but for communication as well thanks to the internet. Computers are used for the internet to stay connected with work, school, friends, family etc.
The design of an actual computer is something beneficial to society in which a computer's design contributes economically. Aesthetics of a computer is helpful appealing to the consumer, based on the color, size, and other designs that might be added to the computer to seem better than the others. The design of the computer of course augment the cost of the computer as well, helping increase the economy.
A computer in general helps move cycles easier and making life faster for many such as typing an essay on a computer and saving it rather than using a typewriter or writing by hand and then having to re-write the whole thing later on. As the years go on, computers will become more futuristic and will end up helping society even more by typing faster or being faster on the internet.

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