Grid Systems: Principles of Organizing Type
- ISBN-10
- 1616893478
- ISBN-13
- 9781616893477
- Category
- Design
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014-04-15
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Author
- Kimberly Elam
Description
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.
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Other editions
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- 2004-08-12
- 166 pages
- Paperback
- Princeton Architectural Press
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