Moggridge was not only the designer of that first laptop; he is also widely viewed as a father of the field of interaction design, a discipline that focuses on improving the human experience of digital products.

He even authored multiple books including Designing Interactions, which was published in 2006, and Designing Media, published in 2010. Bill was also director of the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York. In 2010, he was given a lifetime achievement award by the Duke of Edinburgh.

Caroline Baumann, associate director of the Museum, said in a statement, “Beloved by the museum staff and the design community at large, Bill touched the lives of so many through his wise council, boundary-pushing ideas and cheerful camaraderie. A true team builder and convener by nature, his efforts at Cooper-Hewitt and throughout the design world will be forever remembered.”

Bill Moggridge has left his wife of 47 years, Karin, and two sons, Alex and Erik.

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