- When you start working with grids,…you start seeing them everywhere.…Just like I have an album on my computer…for color palettes, and another for design inspiration,…I have one for grids.…When I need that little kick, I'll visit these examples.…It's not about copying,…but thinking differently than I normally do.…If I find something interesting,…I'm not gonna try to recreate the grid exactly,…I just need to get the gist of the structure.…I find this to be a great exercise.…Understanding how something is built under the hood.…
I found this magazine in an old bookstore…and immediately bought it.…I love the order and chaos, combined.…How can so many little birds look so organized?…When I built the grid over it,…I discovered that it was a simple square, modular grid.…One of my favorite designers is Ken Briggs,…who did beautiful posters for the…National Theatre in London.…He had an incredible sense of scale,…and the ability to create excitement…with a limited typographic palette.…Once the grid is clear, I can find how the poster…
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6/4/2015- Why grids and proportions?
- The elements of a grid
- The types of grids
- Designing a master grid
- Asymmetrical vs. symmetrical grids
- Working with column and modular grids
- Managing multiple grids
- Designing posters with a grid
- Using grids in other design projects
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 32s
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1. Basics
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Why grids and proportions?2m 17s
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Proportion: The square2m 11s
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Symmetry and asymmetry2m 57s
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2. The Pieces
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The elements of a grid2m 28s
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Types of grids2m 15s
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Which grid is right?1m 56s
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Design process2m 15s
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3. Books
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Working with the content2m 13s
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Symmetrical grids2m 28s
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Asymmetrical grids2m 19s
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4. Publications and Magazines
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Column and modular grids2m 14s
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Working with complex content2m 43s
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Multiple grids2m 39s
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Unexpected grid systems2m 5s
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5. Posters
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Designing the poster grid2m 21s
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Working with the content2m 11s
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Typographic posters3m 36s
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Alternative concepts2m 14s
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6. Other Formats
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Environmental grids2m 9s
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Inspiration3m 11s
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Conclusion
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Recap2m 8s
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