In the world of Comic Books it’s the writers and the pencilers who typically grab the limelight. Oft overlooked are the inkers, colorists, and the letterers - especially the letterers. Only the true comics aficionado can appreciate hand over digital lettering.
Last week at the San Diego Comic Con the humorous video above caught the industry’s attention. Garson Hampfield tells us of the life of the under-appreciated crossword puzzle inker. He recounts the innovations in the profession over the years. And when he talks about the coming of the digital age he acknowledges the speed it has brought to the process, but asks us “where’s the human touch?”
While this is clearly the punch-line of this video - it’s also the quintessential question to all of us that make things for humans. A question and reminder to hang on the wall at work.