QuickBit: A Font Grown From E-Coli

Posted on November 4th, 2009 at 4:52 pm

“[Jelte] Van Abbema created the font by stamping bacteria into paper, and then placing the paper in a jury-rigged incubator, which provided the right humdity and warmth for the organisms. As they multiplied and died, the resulting fonts changed color and shape.” (via)

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