My journey began by thinking about this small simple tool. Thinking about the power of this little tool to release abstract thoughts which continues to change our world, drove me to look deeper.

Henry Petroski’s book wet my appetite. From there, I began grabbing as many resources to think about the broader impact of the pencil. Yes, the pencil has a history. Yes, the pencil is a medium that we shaped. Yet, this simple little tool shaped us as well.