Helvetica is a sans-serif typeface that was created in 1957 by Swiss designer Max Miedinger, in collaboration with Eduard Hoffmann, at the Haas Type Foundry in Switzerland. Originally named Neue Haas Grotesk, it was later renamed “Helvetica,” derived from Helvetia, the Latin name for Switzerland, to give it a more international appeal.
Times New Roman is a serif typeface that was created in 1931 by British designer Stanley Morison, in collaboration with Victor Lardent, for The Times newspaper in London. Commissioned to improve readability and conserve space, the typeface was named after the publication it was designed for. It became widely used due to its balanced proportions, high legibility, and formal appearance, making it a standard in publishing and academic writing.