Guillotinestyle
Guillotinestyle is a term used in graphic design and typography to describe a visual aesthetic that favors geometric, angular forms with a disciplined, modular structure reminiscent of the precise, cutting action of a guillotine. The style emphasizes straight lines, right angles, and limited curves, producing a clean, technical appearance. The name, often used informally, points to the notion of precise cuts and rigid alignment.
Origins are informal; the term began appearing in designer discourse in the early 21st century as practitioners
Common features include geometric sans-serif or display typefaces with square terminals, tight letterforms, a strong grid
Criticism notes that the strict geometry can feel cold or mechanistic, potentially reducing warmth or legibility
See also: Swiss design, brutalism, geometric typography, sans-serif design.