- When I mention the golden section,…many people immediately walk away.…"Oh no, math." They think.…And yes, the golden section is about math.…But the equations have already been handled,…you simply need to know how to use it…to help your design.…First, the golden section,…which is also called the golden rectangle, or golden mean,…is a proportional structure that has been in use…since the Egyptians.…It has been called the golden section…because the Greeks found it to be a proportion…that is uncommonly frequent…in geometry and nature.…
Without getting into complex mathematics,…the golden rectangle is a form created…by using the golden ratio, 1.618.…This ratio is based on the Fibonacci sequence.…If you saw the Da Vinci Code movie,…this was a sacred and secret geometry.…But it's not really secret.…The Fibonacci numbers are created…when the first number is added to the second in sequence.…For example, one plus one equals two.…
One plus two equals three,…two plus three equals five,…three plus five equals eight, and so on.…
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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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