Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
The Typographic Grid
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A grid is a skeletal framework used by designers to organize
information within a spatial field. It is a system characterized by
the dualities of freedom and constraint, simplicity and complexity.
It provides a strategy for composing text and other visual
information in two- and three-dimensional space, including those
of printed materials, film, computer screens, built environments,
and typographic installations. Grid systems aid designers in
making information clear and optimally accessible—highly
desirable traits in a world increasingly inundated by visual noise.
When used effectively, typographic grids provide form and space
with proportional harmony and aesthetic beauty. The final result is
clearer and more accessible communication.
