Developed in 1957 and instantly popular around the world, Helvetica is the most commonly used typeface in the history of the printed word. Simple, universally ...

Mike Parker, the type designer widely hailed as the "Godfather" of Helvetica, died earlier this week at the age of 84. His name is obscure, but his handiwork is near ubiquitous. Artsier than Times New ...

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Gary Hustwit's documentary about the ubiquitous Helvetica font was an instant classic for design geeks. He's now turned his lens on process behind product design in "Objectified." Above is the ...

(CNN) -- Look at the letters in these words. Really look at them: the shape of the circle that makes the 'o' and the roundness of the 'c.' Look at how wide and tall they are. Look at the spaces ...