Category Archives: Film

Do typefaces really matter?

Written by admin. Posted on July 20, 2010. Filed under Film, Helvetica, News, Opinion. Tagged . No comments.
The BBC has just posted an interesting, and somewhat humorous, article regarding type. One part which made me smile read: “When Avatar, the biggest grossing movie of all time was released, one section of the audience was immediately outraged. Graphic designers hated it. Why? They didn’t like the font that director James Cameron had chosen [...]

Brockmann in Motion

Written by admin. Posted on June 27, 2010. Filed under Film, Müller-Brockmann. No comments.
An educational project made during the International Typography Workshop in Czieszyn. The task was to put a print design masterpiece into motion.

The Known Universe by AMNH

Written by admin. Posted on December 20, 2009. Filed under Data Visualisation, Design, Film, Research. No comments.
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If you haven’t watched this yet, you should.

An animated homage to Josef Müller-Brockmann

Written by admin. Posted on December 18, 2009. Filed under Design, Film, Grid Design, Müller-Brockmann. No comments.
An oldie, but worth taking a look. A video remix of Josef Müller-Brockmann’s work by garythebutcher.

The Visual Language of Herbert Matter

Written by admin. Posted on December 10, 2009. Filed under Design, Film, Photography, Swiss. Tagged . No comments.
The Visual Language of Herbert Matter is a revealing film, looking at the fascinating life story of the highly influential mid-century modern design master. Known as a quintessential designer’s designer, Swiss born, Photographer, Graphic Designer and all-round visionary, Herbert Matter is largely credited with expanding the use of photography as a design tool and bringing [...]

Josef Müller-Brockmann Shop Launched

Written by admin. Posted on November 30, 2009. Filed under Books, Film, Grid Design, Software, Stationery, Swiss, Typography. Tagged . No comments.
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I have just launched the Josef Müller-Brockmann shop where you can buy all things related to ‘Müller-Brockmann’, ‘Swiss Graphic Design’ and ‘Grid Systems’ in one convenient place.