Susan Kare

Susan Kare is a pioneering graphic designer known for creating many of the original icons and visual elements for personal computers. She helped shape the look and user experience of early Apple Macintosh and Microsoft Windows interfaces by designing intuitive icons like the trash can, smiley face, and folder. Her work made computers more accessible and user-friendly, transforming abstract functions into recognizable images. Kare’s designs blend simplicity with clarity, influencing digital aesthetics and making technology more approachable for millions of users. Her contributions are fundamental to the development of modern digital interfaces and visual communication.