Bill Atkinson Shows Polaroids of the Lisa GUI’s Evolution

Computer History Museum · Interview · 25 min · 2025 · YouTube title: Bill Atkinson: Polaroids showing the Evolution of the Lisa GUI

Why it's here

Cited as a firsthand look at early Apple UI decisions, such as menu bar placement, from the person who made them.

What it covers

Bill Atkinson shows and explains his binder of Polaroids taken during Lisa development, documenting how its graphical interface evolved. Recorded at the Computer History Museum.