Helvetica, a different type of movie

January 16th, 2009  |  Darrell Corriveau

This week I re-watched Helvetica – the 2007 film about typography, graphic design and visual culture. Typographers and designers from around the globe delve into the subject of the world’s most famous typeface. If you haven’t yet seen the movie, I recommend that you do. It speaks to an audience much wider than that of designers. It will sharpen your eye and widen your world.

For me, the second time round was more enjoyable than the first. I found myself entranced by the history of design. The film is chocked-full of inspiring and historically significant visuals. And it led me to look for more. I was not disappointed.

Take a look at the exhibit – 48 posters, by Swiss designer Josef Muller-Brockmann (third link down the left side).