Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Helvectica



Question & Answers



Where does Helvetica originate from? What country?
-Munich Stein Switzerland   

What does the original name mean? What is it’s translation in English? 
-Neue Hass Grotesk Translated as the Switzerland typeface  

What year was Helvetica created? 
-1957  

What is the design style that Helvetica brought to popularity worldwide? 
-Swiss design style  

List the names of 3 different design styles or design movements that are discussed in the film -Modernism, Clarity, Post-Modernism


After watching the film you will realize that the design is every where. Helvetica is so simple yet common enough to spot it when you visit places or see signs that are made up of that type. Here are some examples of helvetica.

4 Designers:

David Carson born on September 8, 1954
Erik Spiekermann born on May 30, 1947
Stefan Sagmeister born on August 6, 1962
Massimo Vignelli January 10, 1931 – May 27, 2014
















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