Week Ten - Schwartz

This is a good demonstration of the implication of a grid system in graphic design. The grid system is oftentimes seen in magazine design because it articulates a structured and easily navigated visual appearance. This example shows the way that images and text are used and juxtaposed in an organized manner. The grid is easy to follow and presents a clear and straightforward visual appeal. The jams are lined up with each other and with the text to make the magazine spread look aesthetically pleasing. The grid system is a good format because it provides a guideline for images and overall design.

Week Ten - Seo

Newspaper is the best example of using grid structure. This is from Washington Times and it perfectly divided into 6 columns which makes people much easier to read. The picture is in proportion to the column. The important picture is relatively larger than other picture and it really catches readers’ eyes at first time. I think grid structure is extremely important in newspaper because the reading parts should be easily understandable to readers. Additionally their headings of each reading are slightly different which I thought it was creative.

Week Ten - Igbeare

The Hearst Building is an example of a grid system.The grid system used for this building is called a diagrid. A diagrid creates triangular structures with diagonal support beams. The shape of the triangular windows and the medium size diamonds on the side is beautiful. Although it is difficult to see how the grid system is used from the finished product, the amount of detail put into the 46-story building wouldn't look as good if a grid was not implemented.

Week Ten, Stefaniak

In this design, I've found the grid system to be quite useful. Though the grid usually isn't made visible to the viewer and is instead presumed to be there, this grid can be clearly seen. The lines of the grid are white, thin, and numerous, giving clarity to the design. Since every box contains a different pattern that together forms the full picture of a wolf, the grid proves itself to be very useful. If the grid wasn't there, then the entire picture probably would've looked like messy as a mesh of different patterns. Instead, the grid pattern provides visual interest and aids continuity, a Gestalt principle, for the design.