# Historical Pictogram Posters The H-57 Typodesign Strips Set the Facts Straight By Marie | Published 2011-08-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-57-typodesign-strips References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/pictogram-history-posters) & [firstfloorunder](http://firstfloorunder.com/category/h-57-typodesign/) Historical events are made simple with the H-57 Typodesign Strips, a series of [pictogram posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictogram-generator) created by the Italian design company. The idea behind the pop culture and history-infused infographics is to show that most events can be quickly summarized in "not more than 3 or 4 steps." H-57 tackles everything from the life and death of Michael Jackson to The History of Adolf Hitler with these priceless pictograms. [Star Wars fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo) will love the Darth Vader Typodesign Strip, while my favorite is the quirky and dark imagery of The History of Marie Antoinette. The popularity of infographics and typography continues to rise, with [movie posters and album art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-eras-tour-poster) getting simple design makeovers left and right. These H-57 Typodesign Strips are definitely worth checking out for a quick history lesson and some design inspiration. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Infographic Design:** The rise in popularity of infographics presents an opportunity for businesses to create visually appealing and easily digestible content. - **Typography Trend:** The increasing popularity of typography in design creates a chance for businesses to experiment with creative and unique typography styles. - **Simplification of Information:** The demand for concise and simplified information provides an opportunity for businesses to develop products or services that can distill complex concepts into easily understandable formats. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Graphic design companies can explore new approaches to creating infographics and typography-based designs for their clients. - **Education:** Educational institutions can leverage the trend of simplified information to develop engaging learning materials for students. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can utilize infographics and typography to create visually captivating campaigns that relay messages effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Typography-Inspired Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-industries.md) - [Universal Icon Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictograms-iconic-japanese-designs.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infographic-tools.md) - [Typographic-Inspired Intricate Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glyph-collection.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Eclipse Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-eclipse-poster.md) - [Poster Creation Templates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeposter.md)