- It would be simple to provide a list of projects…and the corresponding correct grid.…There are the basic guidelines…directed by the specific final media.…We know that newspapers,…books, websites, exhibitions,…and posters have unique grid requirements.…These are tried and true…and exist because they work.…Within these, there are variations that can be used.…Knowing which variation is best…is based on your idea and the content.…
My first job is to determine the message…and from that message,…the attitude or personality…will help determine the type of grid to use.…Let's take the example of…a booklet for a surf shack in Hawaii.…The client has asked me to use…images, the logo, and given me text…about the activities.…This is the first question I ask.…What is the message?…If it is catering to a more traditional audience…at a high-end resort,…I might use a symmetrical grid…and treat the images like fine art in a gallery…with an ample border.…
I make a grid with margins,…two columns, and three hang lines.…This divides the pages equally in half,…
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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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