From the course: Design Aesthetics for the Web
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Composition: Using the grid
From the course: Design Aesthetics for the Web
Composition: Using the grid
- [Narrator] The next concept we'll examine regarding the designer's role in the web design work flow, is composition and the grid. When organizing content in two-dimensional space, one of the best ways to keep the viewer from being overwhelmed by information is to organize the space using a grid-based layout system. In fact, with the grid as your armature, you can easily arrange objects within your web layout in such a way that the space looks organized and uncluttered while still being aesthetically pleasing. After all, your main goal is to compose your design in a meaningful way that promotes the site to the desired target audience. Of course, using the 960 grid or some other sized grid-based layout system alone will not guarantee a lovely site. The fact is that there are plenty of websites out there that follow the rules, yet are still uninteresting or unattractive. What you will find on the internet however, is that the most visually pleasing websites often do use a grid-based…
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Responsibility: Understanding the designer’s role5m 38s
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Research: Form follows function3m 16s
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Composition: Using the grid4m 44s
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Accessibility: Using size and color6m 9s
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Responsive aesthetics: CSS for devices4m 22s
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Communication: Leading viewers through a design6m 27s
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Originality: Stepping out of the box4m 55s
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Challenge: The designer's role1m 25s
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Solution: The designer's role2m 57s
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