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In the design of aesthetic and design thinking, the impact of the application of computer graphics technology is profound.

In general, we are talking about systems that enable engineers to create and modify mechanical designs using interactive computer graphics technology. The history of the technology divides into several well-recognized periods of time.

Headquartered in Orlando, Real 3D is a leading provider of advanced computer graphics technology. Real 3D is jointly owned by Lockheed Martin (80 percent) and Intel (20 percent).

However, computer graphics technology is allowing anyone with access to these new tools and data the ability to produce high quality location maps.

We also feature two insightful editorials that should push some buttons: Judith Brown, chair of SIGGRAPH '93, forecasts the major breakthroughs in computer graphics technology expected by the year 2000; and Ian Angell, of the London School of Economics, fumes over the illogics of artificial intelligence.

"The industry (computer graphics technology) is not very visible," says Haaf, "but the results are very visible." Through its 50-odd products, Truevision travels around the world and touches modern-day life.

In both cases, computer graphics technology is the tool, and students have been put in control of the toolset.

As the annual SIGGRAPH conference approaches, we have the opportunity to observe how computer graphics technology has matured and to give thought to where it will be in a few years.

This year's SIGGRAPH Art Show continues the tradition of showcasing some of the most outstanding works of art created with the aid of computer graphics technology. This year's show also adds a new ingredient.

An increasing number of students and professionals without traditional backgrounds in engineering and/or computer science are seeking educational programs that will allow them to understand, control, develop, and create with computer graphics technology. Also, those with engineering and/or computer science backgrounds-but without artistic and design training-are seeking educational programs that will allow them to apply their computer graphics programming skills to the creation of effective visual messages.

Known as one of the finest examples of state-of-the-art computer graphics technology. The Interactive Image is a hands-on exhibitions where visitors can create their own animations, discover the art of mathematics and explore astrophysical phenomena.