Documentaries by Gary Hustwit
4 Episodes
From the cities we live in to the products we use every day to the typefaces we communicate through, how do the subtle but impactful forces of design shape our lives? That’s the question at the heart of the illuminating documentaries of Gary Hustwit (ENO), who invites us to see the world around us with fresh eyes. Whether delving deep into the story behind one of the world’s most recognizable fonts (HELVETICA) or breaking down the complex art of urban planning (URBANIZED), Hustwit’s films reveal the often hidden connections between design, psychology, and human behavior.
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Helvetica
Episode 1
Directed by Gary Hustwit • 2007 • United Kingdom
Developed in 1957 by Swiss designers Max Miedinger and Eduard Hoffmann, the typeface Helvetica quickly appeared in corporate logos, signage for transportation systems, fine-art prints, and myriad other contexts, becoming one of the most ubiquitous...
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Urbanized
Episode 2
Directed by Gary Hustwit • 2011 • United States
Over half the world’s population now lives in an urban area, and around 75% will call a city home by 2050. But while some cities are experiencing explosive growth, others are shrinking. The challenges of balancing housing, mobility, public space, c...
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1:15:43Episode 3Objectified
Episode 3
Directed by Gary Hustwit • 2009 • United States
On an average day, each human uses hundreds of objects. Who makes all these things, and why do they look and feel the way they do? All of these objects are “designed,” but how can good design make them, and our lives, better? Through vérité footage...
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Rams
Episode 4
Directed by Gary Hustwit • 2018 • United States
One of the most influential designers of all time, Dieter Rams has left an indelible mark on the field of product design and the world at large with his work at Braun and Vitsœ—pioneering a functionalist, minimalist aesthetic that has impacted the ...
