Computer graphics and visual designers (Panel Session)

Within the last three years, the computer graphics field has become increasingly attentive to design issues in the research, development, and production of terminals, hard copy devices, workstations, and networks. Characteristic of these changes have been the enhancement of symbol processing and visual database management functions, increased visual resolution and speed of display, and the elaboration of "friendly" iconic interfaces. Many of these changes have resulted from interactions with graphic designers and industrial designers who have influenced strategic planning and practical marketing decisions among business graphics, CAD/CAM, games, video production systems, etc. Recently the design professions themselves have come to the attention of the computer graphics industry as a potential market for graphics editing work stations. A number of new start-up companies are currently at work on designer-oriented work stations, and some larger manufacturers have focused efforts in this direction.