
40 Best Practices for Graphic Designers: Grids and Page Layouts
When the specific needs of a project are not conducive
to regular structuring or repeated intervals separating
information areas, a hierarchical grid structure can be
a good solution. These grids create specific alignments
within the material as a method of developing a hier-
archy of information. Because they rely on an intuitive
placement based on specific content, an in-depth review
of the materials and requirements at the outset of
the project is crucial. Packaging, posters, and websites
are some applications that are well suited to the use
of hierarchical grids. This type of gr ...