The Subjectivity of History in Technology

Erin Malone, author of In Through the Side Door, joins designer and writer Abby Covert for a conversation about the women who helped pioneer user experience and interaction design. From the early days of desktop computing to today’s digital interfaces, Malone traces how women brought insights from design, psychology, and engineering to shape the way we interact with technology—often working behind the scenes, and against the odds. This conversation explores the legacy of these trailblazers and the ongoing push for equity in tech and design.

This conversation was recorded on 6/12/2025. Watch the full video recording at: https://archive.org/details/in-through-the-side-door

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