Understanding the Basics of Grid-based Design
In this collection of lessons, we focus on understanding the basics of grid design. Software required: InDesign CS5.
What you'll learn
In this collection of lessons, we focus on understanding the basics of grid design. We'll get started by learning what a grid is and why it's important to layout-based designs. From there, we'll break down a grid into its basic components and learn what each one does. Next, we'll begin learning about the four basic types of grids and what types of project they are best suited for. We'll wrap things up by learning how and why it is sometimes best to compound one grid inside another. Software required: InDesign CS5.
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About the author
Eddie began teaching creative professionals over ten years ago for Digital Tutors. In 2014 Digital Tutors was acquired by Pluralsight and he continued his focus on creating high quality training for artists in both the film and games industries. With a background in graphic design and illustration Eddie has always been focused on visual appeal. This can be seen through his courses in which he shares secrets for achieving production level quality for concept art, illustrations, textures, mater... more