Why are we saying goodbye?
Helvetica is a good font!
(Also you should know now that I thought it would be appropriate to write this blog post in Helvetica. You're welcome.)
Upon further reading of the site, I found that the "goodbye" to the typeface had come after a long, committed 1-year relationship.
Dominique Falla, the writer of the blog, used Helvetica in every design she made (minus client designs) for a whole year.
As a designer, she thought that the challenge would push her. Helvetica is such a beautifully designed typeface, which brings it popularity. Falla says that her time spent with a single typeface refined her skills, and she enjoyed not having to pick and choose a typeface every time she started a new design.
According to Dominique, the year was a success, and she thoroughly enjoyed proving, "... how beautiful this cold and emotionless typeface can be if it is treated with some love, care, and attention."
Domonique Falla is a very seasoned and talented designer. I encourage you to check out her website.
That's an interesting idea and goal! I know when I'm designing, I try to see which fonts are more appropriate whether it's a slab-serif font or a thin sans serif. To use one that seems pretty "average" and normal for a variety of different projects seems very challenging because you have to manipulate the way you use the font to fit a purpose it might not have been used for otherwise.
ReplyDeleteI personally like Helvetica in small amounts. Just like with all typefaces, if they're used appropriately and with good judgement, many typefaces can be beautiful. Except for Papyrus. I hate papyrus with a passion.
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