Helvetica "the movie" assignment

Where does Helvetica originate from?

Switzerland

What does the original name mean? whats its translation in English?

Die Hue Haas Grotesk. It means the new grotesque.

What years Helvetica created?

1957

what is the design style that Helvetica brought to popularity worldwide?

International Graphic Style

List the names of three different styles or design movements that are discussed in the film:

modernism

neutralism

post-modernism

Write about some of the insight about design you have taken away from the film. You can provide quotes if you like:

"if you can design one thing, you can design anything." -Massimio Vignelli

Mr. Vignelli describes the if you have the ability to make one design, you have the ability to create any design you set your heart on, and focus about.

Where can examples of Helvetica be seen? Can you spot some examples on our own campus?

Target, Jeep, JCPenny, and American Apparel all use Helvetica as parts of their logo.

Massinio Vignelli:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massimo_Vignelli

http://www.designishistory.com/1960/massimo-vignelli/

http://www.designculture.it/interview/massimo-vignelli.html#start

example of Massimio Vignelli's work

Rick Poynor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Poynor

https://designobserver.com/profile/rickpoynor/81

http://www.designishistory.com/1980/rick-poynor/

example of Rick Poynor's work

Mike Parker:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Parker_(typographer)

http://www.fontbureau.com/mikeparker/

https://www.fastcompany.com/3027037/mike-parker-godfather-of-helvetica-dies

although I'm not sure if Mike Parker actually designed this exact example, he sure did help design Helvetica

Mathew Carter

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Carter

https://www.myfonts.com/person/Matthew_Carter/

https://www.aiga.org/medalist-matthewcarter

example of Mathew Carter's work