This innovation can’t come a moment to soon. For thousands of years, human calligraphers have subjected themselves to years of difficult study, exposing themselves to demanding physical conditions in the service of the written word. Even with the advent of non-toxic ink and cruelty-free vellum, calligraphy is not without its hazards: in addition to carpal tunnel syndrome and asthenopic eye strain, careless practicioners often suffer the socially sclerotic effects of Renaissance Faire attendance or absorptive Tolkienism. Most chillingly, mounting evidence suggests that even in industrialized nations, calligraphy is becoming a popular pastime among children.

Thankfully, technology is coming to our rescue. As these photos suggest, robot calligraphers may soon be employed to create that common household object, the hand-lettered bible in roll form. And overhead, without any fuss, the stars are going out.

.:via H & FJ

We’ve requested interviews with Eric Wilhelm, Robert. L. Peters, Director Koboyashi, Neville Brody, Joshua Davis, Paula Scher & Stefan Sagmeister. However we are planning to do much more so if you’re interested in sharing your views with teamdustrial just drop us a line and we’ll add you to this exclusive list.

Special shout-out to the PORTUGUESE GRAPHIC DESIGN PANEL on Friday featuring R2, Alva, This is Pacifica and Musa Worklab.

Offf we go!