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Gary Hustwits design trilogy: Helvetica - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetica_(film) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetica_(film) “about typography
by samwillis 4y ago
Gary Hustwits design trilogy:
Helvetica - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetica_(film) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helvetica_(film)
“about typography and graphic design, centered on the eponymous typeface.”
Objectified - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectified https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Objectified
“examining the role of everyday non-living objects, and the people who design them, in our daily lives.”
Urbanized - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbanized https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urbanized
“discusses how cities are designed, and it features interviews with urban planners and architects“
They are beautifully made films, and he interviews some of the most influential designers of the last century.
It funny how many times I’ve told people to watch Helvetica and they have just looked at me and asked how there could be a film about a “font”. It’s so much more, the films really cover design methodology and how it influences our every day lives.
- filmgirlcw 4y agoThese are some of my favorites. I have Helvetica and Objectified posters in my house.
- jimmySixDOF 4y agoOf you like the Helvetica story then try the excellent episode "Jonathan Hoefler: Typeface Design" on the Netflix documentary series Abstract: The Art of Design
- stefanos82 4y agoAnother masterpiece of his is https://www.hustwit.com/rams https://www.hustwit.com/rams and I'm quoting directly from the website: > Rams is a documentary portrait of Dieter Rams, one of the most influential designers alive, and a rumination on consumerism, sustainability, and the future of design. I watched it during initial COVID lockdown when Gary offered it for free for 24 hours it was an amazing experience to watch...and I'm a programmer, not a designer (LOL!) and loved it like crazy!