And the recipient of the first annual – not to mention highly coveted – Helveticahaus scholarship goes to… Isabel Heisler! Isabel, who hails from Londrina, Brazil, found herself in Spokane almost by accident. Not happy with the quality of education she was getting studying journalism back home, she Googled “communications schools,” which sent her to Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. But the Chicago campus was full, so she ended up at the Spokane campus. An opportunity to design wedding invitations for some friends made her realize she had a knack for design, which naturally led her to SFCC – alma [...]

Guten tag! Are you an incoming second-year graphic design student at Spokane Falls Community College? (Of course you are – that’s why you’re receiving this email.) We know it’s summer, and the farthest thing from your mind is the prospect of another year of study before you start earning the big bucks, but there’s something you ought to know: We’re now accepting applications for the first-ever Helveticahaus design scholarship. If you wouldn't mind $1,000 going toward your tuition – and would rather get it on account of your awesomeness rather than a part-time job at Billy Bob’s Budget Sushi Shack [...]

Here at Helveticahaus, we treat our coffee pretty seriously. So when we set out to create our very own Haus Blend, we sought advice and opinions from some of the finest coffee minds around. We tested and tasted; reflected and refined; persisted and perfected. And then we poured Special Agent Dale Cooper a cup. That’s when we knew we were on to something. Lovingly prepared by our good friends at DOMA Coffee Roasting Company, Haus Blend brews up strong and smooth and goes down easy like Sunday morning. Where else can you combine your love for all things Swiss with [...]

Fifty-nine years have passed since the Graphic 57 trade show in Lausanne, Switzerland – when Helvetica was introduced to the world as Neue Haas Grotesk. It’s kind of hard to imagine a world without its impartiality, its honesty, its clarity. “[Helvetica] is just something we don't notice usually,” said Lars Müller, “but we would miss very much if it wouldn't be there.” So let’s celebrate, shall we? Today through June 1, all Helveticahaus Tts (except those in the limited-edition artist series) are just $19.57. That’s a savings of more than 20 percent – which you should definitely apply to a [...]

“If you do good work for good clients, it will lead to other good work for other good clients.” Paul Rand Truer words were never spoken. Nor, for that matter, spoken so well as at the 2016 Spokane American Advertising Awards a couple of weeks ago, when a series of Helveticahaus Tts and our spiffy coaster set earned ADDY Gold. (See, we’re our own client. And since we’re an amazing client, we couldn’t help but do some amazing work.) Seriously, though, we’re proud that this wonderful cause is getting some recognition on the local stage. Want to see what all [...]

In Japan, Valentine’s Day is all about the men, with women giving chocolates out of love, courtesy, or obligation. In Denmark and Norway, men anonymously send gaekkebrev – rhyming love notes – to express their fondness. And in Slovenia, where St. Valentine (Zdravko) is one of the country’s patron saints of spring, the day represents revival and growth rather than love and affection. (Lest you think those are the oddest comparisons we could track down, think again.) Here at Helveticahaus, though, the women aren’t inclined to show deference to the men and the men aren’t talented enough to write poetry. [...]

'Tis the season of giving: a time to give thanks, give gifts, and give scholarships to graphic design students. That’s right: Here at Helveticahaus, all of our profits go toward funding scholarships for graphic design students. So this holiday season, while you’re passing around the presents and the figgy pudding, pass around a few Helveticahaus coasters too, only $6.57 until the end of the year. Or wrap up a few Helveticahaus T-shirts to place under the tree, now only $19.57. We also have gift certificates available – a perfect last-minute gift. So head to our site and pick up a [...]

Ah, the holidays. A time of great joy when families come together to share a meal, spread some cheer, and leave little rings all over your furniture. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered…literally. Protect your surfaces from the perils of family get-togethers in style with a set of four Helvetica-themed coasters, just $6.57 until the end of the year. Still looking for a great holiday gift? Share your love of Helvetica with a Helveticahaus T-shirt – now just $19.57 – or spread some holiday cheer with a gift certificate. Because nothing says family togetherness like the world’s most beloved typeface. [...]

Every Thanksgiving, my family takes turns around the table giving thanks. My grandmother gives thanks for good health. My aunt gives thanks for friends and family. And I give thanks for geometric sans serif typefaces from Switzerland. Does that sound like you? We can give you something more to be thankful for: the Helveticahaus Holiday Sale. Now until the end of the year, all shirts are only $19.57 and all coasters are only $6.57. And don’t even get us started about our gift certificates, the perfect gift for that hard-to-shop-for designer. We just gave you three more things to be [...]