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2015
THE GRID
Session 10-15
The Grid Basic
The grid is a basic design tool used as a guide for the
positioning and organizing of the various elements used
within a design.
wider columns…
The column grid is very flexible and can be used
to separate different kinds of information.
> Manuscript Grid A modular grid is essentially a column grid
> Column Grid with a large number of horizontal flowlines
> MODULAR GRID that sub divide the column into rows,
> Hierarchical Grid creating a matrix of cells called modules.
> Manuscript Grid Sometimes a hierarchical grid unifies
> Column Grid disparate elements or creates a
> Modular Grid
superstructure that opposes organic
> HIERARCHICAL GRID
elements in a single instance format like
poster.
A hierarchical grid can also be used to unify
sides of packages or to create new visual
arrangements if they’re displayed in groups.
Web pages are examples of hierarchical grid.
Tips:
The more units in your grid, the more
flexibility you will have to accommodate all
elements.
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