The doctoral dissertation, which he defended in 1967 at the University of San Diego, defended the advantage of text interfaces over graphic ones. When he was tired of teaching, Raskin rented a balloon and, flying over the rector’s house, shouted that he was leaving.
The doctoral dissertation by Raskin, completed in 1967 at the University of San Diego, argued in favor of text-based interfaces rather than graphical ones, highlighting the efficiency and advantages of textual communication in computing. His work contributed to the early discussions on user interface design in technology.
After some time in academia, Raskin grew weary of his teaching role. In a memorable act of defiance, he hired a balloon and, flying above the rector's residence, declared his departure, emphasizing his desire for freedom and change in a dramatic fashion.
