Review of Helvetica (2007) by Chialin C — 07 Oct 2007

A Helvetica angle in viewing the develop of modern design.

This review of Helvetica (2007) was written by Chialin C on 07 Oct 2007.

Helvetica has generally received positive reviews.

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By A.d. O (421) on 25 Nov 2011

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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All around us are things we take for granted…

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Oh the sweet tension between the lovers and haters of the Helvetica Typeface. A true delight to watch…

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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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