Helvetica: one font to rule them all

For the past 50 years Helvetica has dominated design. But, asks Steve Rose, now its pioneer Mike Parker has passed away, is the era of this sleek, modernist typeface drawing to a close?

theguardian.com

Mar 5, 2014 · 11:49 AM UTC

Adrian Kimpton · Mar 5, 2014 · 12:08 PM UTC

Adrian Kimpton @SableandHawkes

5 Mar 2014

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@Design_Week When all else fails. Helvetica Bold. Everyone knows that surely.

Lindsey Witcherley · Mar 5, 2014 · 12:41 PM UTC

Lindsey Witcherley @LWitcherley

5 Mar 2014

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“@Design_Week: Is this the end of Helvetica? @guardian asks: theguardian.com/artanddesign…”

Louise O. · Mar 5, 2014 · 11:54 AM UTC

Louise O. @louisespage

5 Mar 2014

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@Design_Week @guardian Not sure I agree with this statement: "Futura (a sans-serif font easily confused with Helvetica)"