FILLED AND FUNCTIONAL
61. With Order, Make Small Margins Work
With a well-conceived grid, small margins can work. When images are aligned cleanly on obvious gridlines and when space and typography are carefully controlled, small outside margins can be part of a carefully crafted concept. The skill and order of a well-balanced page can act as a foil for narrow margins, bringing an edge to a controlled layout.
That said, when starting out, leave a margin for error. Margins are tricky for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Setting up a grid with few or many variables involves balance and skill, as well as trial and error. Most traditional ...
Get Layout Essentials now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
