University Students Showcase Innovative Designs for Computers of the Future
That Offer Easy Access to the Information Superhighway

Concepts Unveiled Today at Apple Computer

CUPERTINO, California,--July 25, 1994--Today at Apple Computer's
headquarters, university students from around the globe unveiled their
innovative designs for computers of the future that help people take
advantage of the information superhighway. Today's showcase is the
culmination of Apple's Interface Design Project '94, now in its third
year, which was created to encourage the designers of tomorrow. This
year's challenge was to dream up new, intuitive ways for people of all
ages, professions and abilities to interact with computers and access the
vast resources of such worldwide networks as the Internet.

Imagine a computer which resembles a hand-held mirror with a bubble-shaped
screen that helps hospital patients communicate with their doctors and
other patients as well as enables them to learn more about their ailment
via an online service. Or how about a foreign-exchange video device, worn
on a shoulder strap by a "host person," which allows students to interact
in real-time with students in other countries.

These were just a couple of the inventive solutions presented today by the
top nine teams of university students -- one team from each university
participating in the project -- which were culled from some 30 project
submissions. In keeping with the cutting-edge technology they showcased,
the student teams conducted today's presentations using state-of-the-art
multimedia and audio visual equipment.

A panel of leading industry designers and analysts presided over the
presentations, evaluating the students based on a variety of criteria
including originality, practicality (based on technology available in the
next two or three years), degree of finish, and excellence in conception
and design

"I think, with this project, Apple has provided a great forum for
university students to get an in-depth understanding of how ideas come to
fruition in the real world," said Jeffrey Stephens- Prince, a
participating student at New York University. "What we really learned from
this project was how to work and communicate as a team."

One goal of the Apple project was to teach the students to interact and
communicate with people from a range of backgrounds. Apples liaisons
worked with the universities to initiate courses which promote
collaborative efforts among different departments such as psychology,
computer science, industrial design, and business.

"Young people have the idealism necessary to develop really fresh ideas,"
said S. Joy Mountford, director of the Design Center of Apples Advanced
Technology Group which, in collaboration with the Industrial Design Group
sponsored the Interface Design Project '94. "They think of the
possibilities and not the limitations. And, by encouraging them to work in
interdisciplinary teams, we create an environment that best prepares them
for the world of work. Most importantly, we also set up a situation in
which they can come up with projects that are superlative-conceptually,
technically and visually."

Apple Computer, Inc., a recognized pioneer and innovator in the information
industry, creates powerful solutions based on easy to use personal
computers, servers, peripherals, software, online services, and personal
digital assistants. Headquartered in Cupertino, California, Apple
(NASDAQ:AAPL) develops, manufactures, licenses and markets products,
technologies and services for the business, education, consumer,
scientific & engineering and government markets in over 140 countries.

Apple Computer Inc
20525 Mariana Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014
408-996-1010

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