The Early Days of the Web

In the late 1980’s, Sir Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, ushering in the true internet age. He is credited with creating the core working parts of the Web, from web browsers and servers to HTML programming language to HTTP and URL protocols, all of which have lasted to Web 2.0. Read more…

My Grandfather, Ray Crompton, passed away on Sunday December 6th. As a perpetually-positive man who absolutely loved life, the funeral was an upbeat celebration of life.

As the designer in my family, I was put in charge of the visuals for the celebration. Along with scanning photos and putting together a slideshow, creating a program and the music, I created a small website for family and friends to share stories, memories and photos of my Grandad. Take a look at www.raycrompton.ca

The world lost on a giant on Sunday; rest in peace Ray Crompton, my hero, my role model, my grandfather.

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