- ISBN13: 9781568984650
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Although grid systems are the foundation for almost all typographic design, they are often associated with rigid, formulaic solutions. However, the belief that all great design is nonetheless based on grid systems (even if only subverted ones) suggests that few designers truly understand the complexities and potential riches of grid composition. In her best-selling Geometry of Design, Elam shows how proportion, symmetry, and other geometrical systems underlie many of the visual relationships that make for good design. Now, Elam brings the same keen eye and clear explanations to bear on the most prevalent, and maybe least understood, system of visual organization: the grid. Filled with extensive research and … More >>
Grid Systems: Principles of Organizing Type
amazon has super slow shipping. took a month for the book to arrive. had to buy another book at a bookstore. Rating: 1 / 5
While this is a thoughtful and interesting book I am worried that it presents the impression that The Grid is somehow a design solution. The concept must come first, the design of anything should be based on strong ideas. The Grid is a very important organizational tool but must be used to support the concept. I would recommend this book to people who already have an extensive understanding of typography and hierarchy. Rating: 3 / 5
Esto es un gran aporte al conocimiento y una herramienta imprescindible en el diseño gráfico, claramente escrito, excelentes y variados ejemplos, increíbles hojas guías y una gran redacción. Excelente compra! Rating: 5 / 5
I wanted to take a brief moment to express the huge impact that the “System Grids” made in my design skill development.
What to say about the Book? It’s truly an experience! It is a very helpful book for designers, educators and students. Grid Systems is a unique design book. It is like a knowledgeable friend walking with you through the principles of typographical design; pointing out the differences between a good design and a bad one ; leading you to understand the importance of hierarchy in design; figuring out type, space, image, and size relationships. This is done step by step, to insure a thorough understanding of these principles from basic to advanced, ultimately making for good design and a perceptive and successful designer.
In this book, Kim Elam explains her ideas on how to produce a good quality design using the grid system principles. With her many years of experience as an educator, the book offers us a system to develop the necessary design skills and sharp eyes to become a successful designer and to develop and produce exceptional work.
It’s a wonderful book, in both quality and quantity! I’ve known about it since my undergraduate study, and I am so happy to see my colleagues using it now in the class room. Rating: 5 / 5
Design students, design educators and practicing designers should own this book. Design students will certainly gain a fundamental understanding of page structure. The author explains her system of design in a clear straightforward incremental manner. Grid Systems is a good book for design educators to use as a course book for an introduction to page structure. The text and images within the book can be used by faculty as a guide for a variety of projects-posters, book covers, multi-page systems, websites, etc. The professional and historical examples within the book also provide educators with a design history context. And finally practicing designers who are looking for a quick overview of grids will find helpful examples and explanations to break out of their grid rut. In fact, I showed this book to a colleague and her response was “this makes me want to rethink my grid systems.” Grid Systems by Kimberly Elam is a must read for any designer and must have for any design library. Rating: 5 / 5