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Posted January 22, 2014 3:14pm by

Grids & Responsive Grids

How do you determine the sizes and the layout before placing items on a grid. I understand how to use the grid, but I am curious how much work goes into the math, and sizing images, layout to make it look professional.

Thank you.

2 Answers

January 22, 2014 3:56pm

Not an exact science. I just draw it out on paper and try things until something looks good.

January 22, 2014 7:45pm

Sounds like you are talking about what designers refer to as composition

http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/an-introduction-to-composition--webdesign-14508

Another related concept is typographic scale

http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/improving-layout-with-vertical-rhythm--webdesign-14070

In fact, you may find the whole design school for developers blog series to be of interest.

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