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30 November 2006 10:15

Amazon.com: Grid Systems in Graphic Design: Books: Josef Muller-Brockmann,Josef Muller - Brockmann

From a professional for professionals, here is the definitive word on using grid systems in graphic design. Though Muller-Brockman first presented hi interpretation of grid in 1961, this text is still useful today for anyone working in the latest computer-assisted design. With examples on how to work correctly at a conceptual level and exact instructions for using all of the systems (8 to 32 fields), this guidebook provides a crystal-clear framework for problem-solving. Dimension: 81/2 x 113/4 inches, English & German Text, 357 b&w examples and illustrations.

12 December 2005 20:00

Subtraction: The Funniest Grid You Ever Saw

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An in-depth look at the complicated layout grid behind The Onion.

12 December 2005 19:45

Five simple steps to designing grid systems - Part 4 : Journal : Mark Boulton | Information design

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Layout seems to be a hot topic at the moment, mostly prompted by the ALA redesign and the numerous discussions of the choice by Jason and the ALA team to go 1024 for a fixed width. I'm not going to go into my thoughts on ALA in too much depth here, there's been a lot of that already, but it seems like the right time to get this article out.