Arial is a typeface similar to Helvetica, which is a sans-serif font developed in 1957 by Swiss typeface designer Max Miedinger. ARIAL was designed in 1982 by Robin Nicholas and Patricia Saunders for Monotype Typography. It is a neo-grotesque typeface, which is a modern version of the 19th century grotesques. ARIAL is a popular font choice for many applications, including web design, print design, and logo design.