- In my course, Foundations of Layout and Composition…we covered the anatomy of a grid,…but it never hurts to recap the information.…There are multiple types of grids.…Column based, modular, complex,…symmetrical, and asymmetrical.…But they all share some common elements.…Margins, columns, gutters, hanglines, and markers.…When I design a grid, I work with points and picas…rather than inches.…These units of measurement…have been used in typsetting for centuries.…
A pica is close to 1/6 of an inch.…It is made up of 12 points.…A point is equal to one seventy second of an inch.…This is the terminology we use…when we talk about a type size like 12 point Helvetica.…This isn't required.…It's a personal preference of mine.…I like this unit of measurement…because it relates to the typography.…The margin separates the content…from the edge of the page.…
It can be generous, or tight,…depending on your layout concept.…I like to use simple measurements such as 4 picas.…Columns guide the content vertically.…You can create one column, two columns,…
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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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