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1950s–1970s
Swiss Grid
The International Typographic Style, commonly known as Swiss Design, emerged from Switzerland and Germany in the mid-twentieth century. It championed objectivity, cleanliness, and mathematical grid systems as the foundation of visual communication. Its influence on modern UI and editorial design is immeasurable.
- Mathematical grid systems
- Helvetica and sans-serif type dominance
- Asymmetric but balanced layouts
- Photography over illustration
- Objective, neutral visual language
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