- Geometric sans-serif typefaces
- Straight lines, geometric shapes
- Emphasis on simplicity, clarity, and legibility
Horizontal and Vertical Emphasis
- Use of horizontality and verticality to create balance
- Horizontal lines represent stability
- Vertical lines emphasize aspiration
Primary Colors and Black
- Red, yellow, blue, black
- Creates visually stimulating yet simple visual compositions
Asymmetrical Composition
- Dynamic compositions that break away from traditional symmetry
De Stijl's influence on type contributed to the development of modernism in typography. It promoted a minimalist and rational approach that emphasized visual communication, legibility, and simplicity.