Grids: The Framework of Design
A very important design technique is using a grid as the foundation of your work, whether it’s print or web. According to Exploring Typography by Tova Rabinowitz, the book quotes:
Creating layouts can be made easier by using a grid, which is a framework of guidelines that form an underlying structure for the layout of a document or web site. Grids are used by designers to aid in the logical placement of design elements, to maintain consistency among related layouts, and to establish a sense of rhythm throughout a design. Using a grid streamlines the design process because it allows designers to reapply their design decisions to multiple layouts, rather than beginning a new one each time. Grids are especially helpful in saving time on large projects.
To give you several examples where we commonly see grids, they are used in websites, magazine layouts, calendars, and even term papers. When you look at a design, in most cases you do not see an actual grid, but you are definitely seeing it in the works. Continue reading