I think this is a good example of a grid layout. The entire layout is simple, yet readable. The grid breaks up the space of the phone into small units for a simpler way to arrange the content.
Each number/letter button is located in its own space. The buttons are equally spaced apart and follow a clear 3 by 4 grid format.
The viewer is guided by the grid, unlike if the numbers were scattered randomly.
Not only is a grid structure used in phones, but it is also used in many other kinds of electronics. Electronics are complicated to begin with, so keeping buttons and icons organized is necessary to be able to use the product. I agree that randomly scattered numbers would be very difficult to comprehend when trying to dial a phone number.
ReplyDeleteI think this is a good example of a grid system. A simple telephone provides a grid that makes it easier for people to remember where numbers are on the phone because the format is similar in different types of phones.
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