Scribd
Upload
131 views20 pages

The Use of The GRID in Magazine, and Other Design Page Layout

This document discusses the use of grids in magazine and design page layout. It defines grids as organizing type, images, and other elements to communicate information and emphasize content. Grids provide structure and accommodate various elements while providing productivity and unified, predictable organization across print, interactive, package, and exhibit design. The document also provides examples of simple, medium, complex grids as well as grids using equal and unequal columns, and grids that follow or break rules across multiple pages.

Uploaded by

Coara Ovidiu
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
131 views20 pages

The Use of The GRID in Magazine, and Other Design Page Layout

This document discusses the use of grids in magazine and design page layout. It defines grids as organizing type, images, and other elements to communicate information and emphasize content. Grids provide structure and accommodate various elements while providing productivity and unified, predictable organization across print, interactive, package, and exhibit design. The document also provides examples of simple, medium, complex grids as well as grids using equal and unequal columns, and grids that follow or break rules across multiple pages.

Uploaded by

Coara Ovidiu
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 20

ASSIGNMENT 2

GRID-BASED MAGAZINE PAGE DESIGN & LAYOUT


The use of the GRID in magazine, and other design page layout.

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT LAYOUT DEFINED

Organization of type, image, and other design elements to communicate information and emphasize or reinforce, the content of a design piece.

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT LAYOUT DEFINED

Capture our attention - visually Communicate content quickly and easily so the reader understands your message Organizes information to allow access

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT LAYOUT DEFINED

CONCEPTS APPLY TO MANY DESIGN AREAS Print design Interactive design Package design Exhibit design etc.

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT BASIC PRINT LAYOUT ELEMENTS

DISPLAY OR HEADLINE TYPE

Type which directly supports and quickly communicates the content of the design.

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT BASIC PRINT LAYOUT ELEMENTS

SUBHEADS Provide context or identify more specifically the content of the design.

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT BASIC PRINT LAYOUT ELEMENTS

BODY TEXT More specific and detailed information about the subject. It is also an integral part of the visual qualities of a layout. It has form (shape) texture value

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT BASIC PRINT LAYOUT ELEMENTS

IMAGE Directly support concept or content of the layout. Can be graphic, an illustration or photography.

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT BASIC PRINT LAYOUT ELEMENTS

OTHER ELEMENTS Drop or initial cap Gutter Margins Space between columns Shapes Folios Bleed Rules Text wrap

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID DEFINED

10

Organizes information in a unified and predictable fashion Provides structure to accommodate a variety of informational and visual elements Provides productivity in layout and design

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID DEFINED

CONCEPTS APPLY TO MANY DESIGN AREAS Print design Interactive design Package design Exhibit design etc.

11

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID - SIMPLE

12

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID - MEDIUM

13

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID - COMPLEX

14

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID 3 equal columns

15

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID 2 unequal columns

16

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID following & breaking 17

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID following & Breaking 18

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID across multiple pages 19

GRID IN DESIGN LAYOUT GRID not just for print

20

You might also like