Monday, October 28, 2013

Helvetica Assignment

Helvetica "The Movie" Assignment 


What country does Helvetica the movie originate from?
Hass Typefoundry in Switzerland 

What does the original name mean and the translation in english? 
Neue Hass Grotesk was changed to Helvetica which comes Helvetia meaning Switzerland in latin

What year was Helvetica created?
1957

What is the design style that Helvetica brought to popularity worldwide?
clean and simplistic

List 3 different design styles discussed in the film?
Futurism, Modernism, post modernism

Insight about design you have taken away from the film?
The simplicity of Helvetica makes it such a popular font because its eye catching and to the point. Without unnecessary distractions Helvetica is clean, simple and effective.

Examples of Helvetica:










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