“The chance to create a set of bitmap (pixel) fonts for the Macintosh was a terrific opportunity because the new path-breaking technology enabled proportionally spaced characters-an “i” and an “m” could have different widths,” Kare told Quartz.
Kare was also charged with designing original fonts for the Mac. Even the horror of encountering a system failure was somewhat mediated by her icon of choice, a plucky cherry bomb with a lit fuse. A smile just seemed like a good way to infuse a positive spin on the icon of the computer.” Kare’s overall aesthetic was playful and reassuring.
BEST ICON EDITOR FOR MAC SOFTWARE
“Because it took a bit of time for the software to launch, I was asked to design an icon so people would know something was happening.
“One of the stated goals for the Macintosh project was that the computer should be friendly and appeal to non-technical users,” Kare said in an email. A tiny stopwatch urged users to have patience while an application loaded, while Kare’s “Happy Mac” greeted users with a reassuring smile as they booted up their computers. Her suite of icons for the original Macintosh in 1984 helped people learn to navigate an unfamiliar technology-the personal computer-with help from intuitive symbols. You’re probably familiar with Kare’s work, even if you don’t know it.
The Mac-thanks to Kare-made using a computer look downright fun.
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