
68 Best Practices for Graphic Designers: Grids and Page Layouts
Hierarchy is like visual hand-holding. When done
correctly, it directs readers where to look first—what
is the most important information—and takes them
through the layout to where the designer wishes them
to go. Hierarchy is one method of moving readers
through content in a dynamic, systematic way.
Hierarchy is the ordering system used for the elements
controlled by the grid and provides an additional naviga-
tional structure. Visual consistency will be recognized
by the viewer and will allow for easy access to all tiers
of information efficiently by structuring information
from mos ...