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960 Grid System: Great for Design, Great for Development

Written by . Posted on December 6, 2009. Filed under Articles, Grid Design, Opinion, Web Design. Tagged , , , . Comments Off.
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Springbox have written a succinct article on how the use of a core framework, in this case, 960, can streamline time to launch from two different viewpoints: The designer’s eye and the developer’s expertise. Conclusion: In the end, the 960 Grid System is a win-win: … Read More →

65 Resources for Grid-Based Design

Written by . Posted on December 3, 2009. Filed under Articles, Design, Grid Design, Lists. Tagged . Comments Off.
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Vandelay Design Blog, in March 2008, offered-up a great collection of grid design-based links and tools to improve your efficiency and effectiveness, as well as some articles for advanced techniques. What’s more, there are also some useful places for beginners to research grid design and … Read More →

An introduction to Swiss graphic design

Written by . Posted on December 1, 2009. Filed under Articles, Müller-Brockmann, Swiss. Comments Off.
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If you are new to the Swiss, or International style, you can’t go far wrong by taking a look at Smashing Magazine‘s comprehensive review of the subject. You’ll find plenty of inspiration if you’re delving into grid design systems through an abundance of examples that … Read More →