Ivan Sutherland's Sketchpad was a revolutionary computer program that allowed designers to create and manipulate complex graphical images using a light pen and a computer screen. The program was significant in the history of both AI technology and design, as it laid the foundation for modern computer-aided design (CAD) software. Sketchpad was influenced by the ideas of the Bauhaus movement, which emphasized the importance of combining art and technology in design. The program allowed designers to create and manipulate complex geometric shapes, which aligned with the Bauhaus emphasis on simplicity and minimalism.