Icons of Computer Science – 12 Poster Classroom Display

This 12-poster Icons of Computer Science set introduces students to the people behind the ideas that shaped modern computing.

Each poster features:

a stylised illustration

an inspirational quote

a short, student-friendly description

The set includes a balanced mix of pioneers and modern figures, helping students see that computer science is built by real people across different eras, backgrounds, and disciplines.

Figures include:
Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Grace Hopper, Radia Perlman, Fei-Fei Li, Timnit Gebru, Joy Buolamwini, Shafi Goldwasser, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Charles Babbage.

These posters are ideal for:

sparking curiosity

supporting discussion

creating a purposeful computing environment

They work well as a full wall display or as individual reference posters used throughout the year.
What’s Included

12 illustrated Computer Science posters

High-quality printable files

Sizes included: A4, A3, A2, and US Letter

Ready to print for classroom use

Suitable For

KS2 Computing

KS3 / GCSE Computer Science

ICT & STEM classrooms

Libraries, corridors, and learning hubs

Please Note

This resource is a digital download

Colours may vary depending on printer settings

Illustrations are artistic interpretations inspired by real computer scientists