Grids Question
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- d_rek0
I think most grid resources do a rather poor job of helping people understand the basics of grid systems. Most approach them with fairly in-depth analysis.
I think as long as people understand that they are simply a tool to help guide the organization of content, which can be used as liberally or loosely as they choose, then that's about as basic as it gets.
I remember while I was in college our instructors kept referring us books like the Muller-Brockman one or others that approached the subject with complex analysis. I can't remember a single one of them summing up grid systems in any sort of simplified manner. And really none of those resources helped me really understand the grid any better. I think true understanding of a grid system comes from practical application of a grid - meaning that you can really only begin to understand it when you start to apply it.
- And you don't need a complex understanding of a grid system to start applying it. Understand the grid - as I said, come with experience.d_rek
- comes with experience.d_rek
- Does Muller-Brockman's book really approach the subject with complex analysis? I remember it being kind of on the simple side.ukit
- It leans heavily on math and proportion, which can be a bit overwhelming to young designers.d_rek
- yeah, Muller-Brockman is about as clear as it gets - well, the English parts ;-)kingsteven