
46 Best Practices for Graphic Designers: Grids and Page Layouts
Compound grids are formed by integrating multiple grid
systems into one organized, systematic armature. While
keeping aspects of the system cohesive—such as margins,
placement of flow lines, and subordinate elements, for
example—compound grids help to keep the reader from
becoming confused. Multiple structures can exist within
one area to allow more variations in the layout. An
example of this is a two-column grid superimposed over
a three-column grid so that the page can be divided in
either proportion. Similarly, a hierarchical grid could be
used to accommodate issues posed by lim ...