GETTING STARTED

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ELEMENTS OF A GRID

1. Know the Components

The main components of a grid are margins, columns, markers, flowlines, spatial zones, and modules. Starting a new project can be hard. Begin with your content, then set up your margins and columns. You'll need to make adjustments. Just start.

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BASIC GRID DIAGRAMS

2. Learn the Basic Structures

Although the diagrams below show common structures, there are additional variations on the basic configurations. The multicolumn grids of newspapers and their sites extend beyond three columns to five ...

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