“ The grid system is an aid, not a guarantee.
It permits a number of possible uses and each
designer can look for a solution appropriate to his
personal style. But one must learn how to use the
grid; it is an art that requires practice. ”
Josef Müller-Brockmann
The ultimate resource
in grid systems.
This article explains what is the Divine proportion (Golden Ratio) and what is the Rule of Thirds and describes how you can apply both of them effectively to your designs.
Phiculator is a simple tool which, given any number, will calculate the corresponding number according to the golden ratio.
Made popular by the International Typographic Style movement and pioneered by legends like Josef Müller-Brockmann and Wim Crouwel, the grid is the foundation of any solid design. The Grid System is an ever-growing resource where graphic designers can learn about grid systems, the golden ratio and baseline grids.
Created by Antonio Carusone, graphic designer and author of the design and typography blog AisleOne. Special thanks to Duane King for his help and wisdom.
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