Comments on: Layout Essentials: 100 Design Principles for Using Grids http://www.clementfaria.com/blog/layout-essentials-100-design-principles-for-using-grids/ A Web Developer's Journal Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:30:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: John McSwain http://www.clementfaria.com/blog/layout-essentials-100-design-principles-for-using-grids/comment-page-1/#comment-1181 John McSwain Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:21:24 +0000 http://www.clementfaria.com/blog/?p=271#comment-1181 Tondreau makes very few assumptions about readers' foreknowledge of grids and as such, jumps right into the fundamentals within the first 20 pages. Tondreau provides a vocabulary for grids that might seem obvious at first (i.e. columns, modules, margins, spatial zones, and flowlines), but also explains complex grid systems (i.e. hierarchical grids, modular, multicolumn) and methodologies for implementing them (i.e. typography, color, media forms, etc). What makes the book interesting and eliminates it from simply being a reference guide is the constant use of real world projects that illustrate the grid principle being addressed as well as a source of inspiration. In addition, the book makes a conscious effort to inform readers that there is a difference between `principles' and `rules' and designers should not 'lock' into a paradigm that stifles creativity. <br /> <br />I strongly recommend that this book be read not only by designers, but by anyone person that builds interfaces that will be viewed by large audiences. It will only improve the quality of the final product. Rating: 5 / 5 Tondreau makes very few assumptions about readers’ foreknowledge of grids and as such, jumps right into the fundamentals within the first 20 pages. Tondreau provides a vocabulary for grids that might seem obvious at first (i.e. columns, modules, margins, spatial zones, and flowlines), but also explains complex grid systems (i.e. hierarchical grids, modular, multicolumn) and methodologies for implementing them (i.e. typography, color, media forms, etc). What makes the book interesting and eliminates it from simply being a reference guide is the constant use of real world projects that illustrate the grid principle being addressed as well as a source of inspiration. In addition, the book makes a conscious effort to inform readers that there is a difference between `principles’ and `rules’ and designers should not ‘lock’ into a paradigm that stifles creativity.

I strongly recommend that this book be read not only by designers, but by anyone person that builds interfaces that will be viewed by large audiences. It will only improve the quality of the final product.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: S. Dell'Orto http://www.clementfaria.com/blog/layout-essentials-100-design-principles-for-using-grids/comment-page-1/#comment-1180 S. Dell'Orto Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:24:26 +0000 http://www.clementfaria.com/blog/?p=271#comment-1180 Grids are back! This book breaks down over 100 projects to show how the grid works in each of them, and explains the layouts in a very clear and useful way. The designs that were chosen are done by some of the best designers working today (nationally and internationally). This is a great book for beginning and experienced designers--it will help illuminate and clarify this complex subject. Features print and web grids. So good I'm considering using it for teaching as my Intro to Design textbook. Rating: 5 / 5 Grids are back! This book breaks down over 100 projects to show how the grid works in each of them, and explains the layouts in a very clear and useful way. The designs that were chosen are done by some of the best designers working today (nationally and internationally). This is a great book for beginning and experienced designers–it will help illuminate and clarify this complex subject. Features print and web grids. So good I’m considering using it for teaching as my Intro to Design textbook.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Ewa Satalecka http://www.clementfaria.com/blog/layout-essentials-100-design-principles-for-using-grids/comment-page-1/#comment-1179 Ewa Satalecka Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:09:15 +0000 http://www.clementfaria.com/blog/?p=271#comment-1179 Well organized materials for beginners, good for students of graphic design and all using typography. Would be helpful for people organizing any publication, also no professionals. For teachers as a list of possible subjects to teach. Clear written and well assuming material. Rating: 3 / 5 Well organized materials for beginners, good for students of graphic design and all using typography. Would be helpful for people organizing any publication, also no professionals. For teachers as a list of possible subjects to teach. Clear written and well assuming material.
Rating: 3 / 5

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