Windows 3.1 'Hot Dog Stand' color scheme, original UI designer explains why

A coworker in the 1990s used Hot Dog Stand, and indeed he had a form of color blindness. The contrast helped.

Today I learned this use of Hot Dog Stand was not intentional. It was just one of a limited choice of color combinations.

I was pleasantly surprised to discover she also designed the Verdana font which was named after her daughter Ana. I have been teased for liking that font too much and its nice to know its origin story.

This makes me want to play Rollercoaster Tycoon again..