Alan H. Kay

Alan H. Kay is a pioneering computer scientist known for inventing the concept of the graphical user interface and the early development of object-oriented programming. His work in the 1970s and 1980s helped shape modern computers, making them more accessible and easier to use through visual icons and interactive software. He also contributed to the development of the Logo programming language, aimed at education. Kay’s innovations have had a lasting impact on personal computing, helping transform computers from specialized tools into everyday devices for work, learning, and creativity.