From the course: Layout and Composition: Grids
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Design process
- I could talk about the conceptual dynamics of a grid, and the process to design it, and sound very smart. But when I start working on a project, my process for designing the grid structure isn't that complicated. Let's assume I know what my message is, and I've decided what format is best. My first step will be to map out all of the pages in a publication or content on a poster, in a sketch. This works to do a rough organization before I commit the time to pour the copy into the file, and place images. Once I know my basic layout, I begin working with a grid. Now here's the part that is far less complicated than you might expect. If you are using Adobe InDesign, start with a basic grid. Mine is almost always the same. I begin with margins of similar sizes. I like to leave extra space on the bottom to place the page numbers, and because it has a better visual balance. Next, I work with a basic six column structure. This gives me the flexibility to use all six individually, or run…
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