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Typography hierarchy & grid

Typography Hierarchy & Grid Project Introduction Typography hierarchy and grid systems are essential tools in graphic design. They help organize content, guide the reader’s eye, and create visually appealing layouts. This project explores how to use typographic hierarchy and grid systems together to achieve effective communication. Objectives Understand the principles of typographic hierarchy. Learn how to apply a grid system to organize content. Create a sample layout demonstrating both concepts. 1. Typographic Hierarchy Typographic hierarchy refers to the arrangement of text in a way that clearly distinguishes different levels of information. This is achieved through variations in: Font size Font weight Color Spacing Style (italic, bold, etc.) Example Hierarchy: Heading 1 (Title): Largest, boldest text. Example: THE FUTURE OF DESIGN Heading 2 (Section): Slightly smaller, bold. Example: Introduction Heading 3 (Sub-section): Medium size, semi-bold or regular. Example: What is Ty...

Typography Grid

A typography grid is a structured layout that helps organize text and other elements on a page, ensuring consistency, readability, and visual harmony. Designers often use grids to align headings, body text, images, and other content. Here are some actionable ideas and tips for creating a typography grid in your design: Typography Grid Basics Choose a Base Grid Start with a column grid (e.g., 2, 3, 4, 6, or 12 columns). Set consistent gutter (space between columns) and margin sizes. Establish a Baseline Grid Align all text to a baseline grid (horizontal lines spaced at regular intervals, like every 8, 10, or 12 pixels). This keeps lines of text across columns perfectly aligned. Define Text Styles Set clear hierarchy: Headings, subheadings, body text, captions, etc. Use consistent font sizes, weights, and line heights. Set Vertical Rhythm Ensure consistent spacing between lines and paragraphs. Use multiples of your baseline grid for padding and margins. Align Elements Align images, icons...

Image grid

What is an Image Grid? An image grid is a layout format which is commonly used in design, photography, and social media to display collections of images in a visually appealing and organized way. Image grids help viewers compare, contrast, or simply enjoy a series of related visuals at a glance. An image grid is a structured arrangement of images or graphic elements, organized in rows and columns or other repeating patterns. Grids help maintain alignment, balance, and visual consistency in a design. They can be square, rectangular, or even more creative shapes like hexagons, depending on the desired effect. How You Used Image Grids: You shared several examples of image grids: The first and third images show grids of floral illustrations, each cell containing a different flower or arrangement. The second image is a grid of food photos, each square featuring a different dish or ingredient. The fourth image is another floral grid, but with a more graphic, colorful style. How to Create an ...