Helvetica: How did one typeface conquer the world?Mike Parker who helped popularise Helvetica died this week. You won't find a graphic designer who isn't familiar with the typeface (released in 1957 under its original name Neue Haas Grotesk). But Helvetica is one of the most well known typefaces among non-designers, too. Why is that asks graphic designer David Airey. Many people attribute its popularity to Apple, and Steve Jobs' decision to incor
