Infographic on Development of writing tools

The infographic traces the historical evolution of writing tools, beginning with engraving tools used by ancient humans, then progressing through a series of key innovations:

Griffel – A pointed tool used for writing on wax tablets, dating back to ancient times.

Reed pen – An early writing tool used by the Egyptians and other ancient civilizations.

Quill pen – Made from feathers, this tool was widely used in the Middle Ages.

Pencil – The graphite pencil was a major step in writing technology.

Fountain pen – An improvement over quills, enabling smoother writing.

Ballpoint pen – One of the most revolutionary and commonly used writing tools in modern times.

Typewriter – A significant advancement in the ability to write and record text faster and more clearly.

Personal Computer – Became widely available in the 1980s and revolutionized writing with word processing software.

Mobile phone – The development of mobile phones in 1996 introduced SMS as a new form of written communication.