Review of Helvetica (2007) by Giovanni V — 07 Apr 2013

Pretty good documentary, nice famous designer being interviewed here.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Giovanni V on 07 Apr 2013.

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By Shon C (13) on 28 Jan 2013

Finally got around to seeing this. Mad respect to design people. I could never do what you do. Helvetica for life…

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I love this font in the nyc subway, but hate it at ikea. I won't use helvetica so as not to spoil it for so many others…

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By Ian D (259) on 06 Jan 2012

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By Steven S (909) on 10 Jul 2011

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By Michael L (2,383) on 21 May 2011

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By Kendall G (11) on 21 Feb 2011

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By James B (2,746) on 22 Jun 2011

Would have been great if it would have been 25% as long. A lot of designers saying the same things over and over…

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