The document discusses the purpose and use of grids in design. It states that a design grid provides structure and order for text and images, similar to the frame of a house. It also mentions that grid systems help divide pages into visually pleasing proportions, and that considerations for layout include symmetrical/asymmetrical designs, grids, page plans, and different formats. Famous 20th century designer Jan Tschichold used grid systems for his designs.

1. Unity
Fundamentals of Design
Unit 10: Unity
Module 2: The Purpose and Employment of a Grid
The grid in a design is similar to the frame of
a house. When you look at a building or
house you don’t see the frame, but you
know it is there. It is the frame that gives
structure and order to all the elements that
make up the house: the windows, the doors,
the trim. In the same way, a grid gives
structure and order to all the elements that
make up a design: the text and the images.

2. Unity
Fundamentals of Design
Unit 10: Unity
Module 2: The Purpose and Employment of a Grid
Considerations in layout include:
•Symmetrical and asymmetrical
design
•Grid systems
•Page plans or page maps
•Different design formats
Different styles of layout are used to convey
a message.

3. Unity
Fundamentals of Design
Unit 10: Unity
Module 2: The Purpose and Employment of a Grid
One of the most influential designers of the 20th century — Jan Tschichold —used a grid
system for his designs.

4. Unity
Fundamentals of Design
Unit 10: Unity
Module 2: The Purpose and Employment of a Grid
Tschichold’s grid systems divided pages into visually pleasing proportions.