Douglas Englebart’s demo of the computer marked a transcendent pivot for modern technology. His demonstration showed the early beginnings and capabilities of human computer interactions. The features that he demonstrated, including word editing, GUI, and hypertext are still embedded and advancing in digital interfaces today. Viewers who had the opportunity to witness his demo in real time encountered some of the early sparks of the Technological Renaissance. With collaboration with SRI, his then, abstract and outlandish concepts translated into tangible, working systems. As a designer and tech enthusiast, it is fascinating to see the continuous progression of technology and the milestones that made intelligent computing possible.