GRID ASSIGNMENT

Hey All,

Here is the breakdown for your grid assignment that is due on Monday (10/2/06):

READ THESE ARTICLES/TUTORIALS:

Five simple steps to designing grid systems - Part 1 (SUBDIVISIONS)

Five simple steps to designing grid systems - Part 2 (RATIOS AND COMPLEX GRID SYSTEMS)

Design and the Divine Proportion

Using these fundamentals and what you've read in your book to date, create a two page spread (2 8.5 X 11) with typography and imagery. You can use only typography or a mix of type and image. However, keep imagery to a minimum (1 or 2 images). The point of this assignment is to explore the grid and apply it. Your assignment must be WELL designed, using a well thought out grid and it MUST display your sense and proficiency of high-end design, scale, hierarchy, use of color (if any), thought, and layout. LOOK AT WHAT GOOD DESIGNERS ARE DOING, AND YOU WILL UNDERSTAND BETTER! OBSERVE, OBSERVE, AND OBSERVE!

Here are some quick examples of good grid in a simple design:











If you need more examples, check out the AIGA site.

THIS IS DUE 10/2/06

AND REMEMBER, ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU HAVE TROUBLE!