The typographic grid system is a popular design tool used to break up pages into smaller editable parts. The fundamentals of the grid system are based on using horizontal and vertical lines for subdividing a page into modular units of space. The importance of a grid system is to give a starting point for designing a new layout. Using the grid will act as a framework so it will be easier in arrangement and editing while visualizing and planning the page layout.
There are three most common grid structures used in page design: Single-column, Multi-column, and Modular.
Single Column grids: the simplest system that features a single column of visual information bordered by margins on either side.
Multi-column grids: Breaks up the page with vertical division from left to right, giving flexibilities with text and graphics.
Modular: Has consistently spaced vertical divisions from left to right as well as horizontal divisions from top to bottom.
ALERT!
Proper planning is essential, so be careful when creating structures, whether it is simple or complex.
Single-column grid from a recipe book.
Modular grid used for a Fashion Magazine
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