logo grids
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- D_Dot0
That is one tight grid. I use a really loose grid (compared to that), mostly for aligning elements, but I suppose it depends on the logo.
- horton0
depends on style of the mark, but a lot of times i use grids for sure. my old school profs swore by them.
i think the eye totally picks up on and finds comfort in any symmetry, whether its obvious or not.
specially when you think about the logo being used at large scales.
- aurastate0
human eye for the win.
- monNom0
So is it just the proportions/alignment that it helps with? This guy seems to have drawn his mark based on the grid... seems a bit arbitrary to me.
- rob10
yes, it is important to use a grid. it helps explain spatial relationships and defines a standard to other people who might be using the logo
- davey_g0
I think it's overusing the grid theory when using them for logos. I mean it's cool if it works...but we are not robots, we are humans, so I use my eyeballs too and make an optical decision on aesthetics, not leave it up to ruled lines.
- spendogg0
It is good sometimes to eyball your proportions then grid it out to keep spacing consistant - that dude went overboard.
- uberdesigner0
that grid is so tight you could use it to castrate farm animals
- mr_snuggles0
it's mostly effective when you need to create styleguides and usage manuals and I truly believe most designers make the grid after the fact...
- Rand0
I am inclined to skepticism
- spendogg0
snuggles nailed it.
- bukka0
I found mathematical symmetry doesn't always look the best, you have to use your optical senses to make things look good, depends on whats being designed. I agree I have seen them more in style guides after a concept is made.
- inhaler0
Dont know anything about logo grids, but id like to see more... (not being a designer)