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The Grid

Posted 15 Feb 2004 06:24:50
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15 Feb 2004 06:24:50 Linda Goin posted:
The grid is so prevalient throughout web design now that it is hard to avoid finding this layout pattern in any website. Although the grid is - ideally - an equal division vertically and horizontally, there are other variations.

1. Change of proportion - the squares created by an "equal" grid can be changed to rectangles.
2. Change of direction - the vertical or horizontal lines, or both, can be tilted at any angle. This angling can create a sense of movement.
3. Curving - the lines can be curved.
4. Further division - some of the squares can be further divided to create rectangles, triangles, or curved spaces within a square.
5. Other shapes - grids can be composed of triangles, hexagons, etc., to create new layouts.

In other words, we don't have to all be squares!

Cheers!
Linda

Linda Goin

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