Wim Couwel talk

Last night I went to the London College of Communication with Jordan Sheldrick to see Wim Crouwel.


His talk was very insightful into his lifes work. I think one of his successes was working for the same client for over 30 years producing experimental posters for the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.


He's the kind of designer that uses a very small selection of fonts, which I would say is Akizdenz Grotesk, Helvetica, Gill Sans, Univers and now Frutiger, which is his current favourite.


Shaun

Helvetica Film 2007

2007 sees the release of the film Helvetica.

"Helvetica is a feature-length independent film about typography, graphic design and global visual culture. It looks at the proliferation of one typeface (which will celebrate its 50th birthday in 2007) as part of a larger conversation about the way type affects our lives. The film is an exploration of urban spaces in major cities and the type that inhabits them, and a fluid discussion with renowned designers about their work, the creative process, and the choices and aesthetics behind their use of type." [more...]

Here are some short video clips from the film featuring: Experimental Jetset, Erik Spiekermann, Rick Poynor, Wim Crouwel, & Neville Brody:











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(Thanks to Kieren for the heads up on this)