false http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173989528m/350964.jpg 350964 1 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.<BR>In her best-selling <I>Geometry of Design</I>, Elam shows how proportion, symmetry, and other geometrical systems underlie many of the visual relationships that make for good design. Now, Elam brings the same keen eye and clear explanations to bear on the most prevalent, and maybe least understood, system of visual organization: the grid. <BR>Filled with extensive research and more than 100 informative examples from the Bauhaus to Nike ads, <I>Grid Systems</I> provides a rich, easy-to-understand overview and demonstrates a step-by-step approach to typographic composition. It suggests design strategies that transcend simple function and reductionist recipes to allow grids to become a means of truly dynamic communication. Any designer, educator, or student will benefit greatly from this elegant slim book, chock-a-block full of colorful examples, helpful vellum overlays, and Elam's insightful analysis. 341208 12 8 2004 Grid Systems: Principles of Organizing Type (Design Briefs) total:69|5:10|4:30|3:23|2:5|1:1| 69 250 114 9 2 0 true false Mon Dec 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 29 20:50:49 -0800 2008 Mon Dec 29 20:53:25 -0800 2008 Thinking With Type and/or Edward Tufte's Envisioning Information.]]> 2 0 false false Thu Jul 17 10:20:38 -0700 2008 Thu Jul 17 10:25:49 -0700 2008 more...]]> 4 0 false false Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Fri Jun 22 21:41:28 -0700 2007 Fri Jun 22 21:48:06 -0700 2007 more...]]> 2 0 false false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 22 19:06:06 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 22 19:09:51 -0700 2007 more...]]> 4 0 false false Mon Nov 17 20:33:57 -0800 2008 Mon Nov 17 20:34:43 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Sun May 11 20:41:56 -0700 2008 Sun May 11 20:43:04 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Sat Sep 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 22 14:40:22 -0700 2007 Mon Oct 22 14:47:04 -0700 2007 5 0 false false Mon Oct 06 19:57:19 -0700 2008 Mon Oct 06 19:58:02 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Fri Aug 10 09:59:00 -0700 2007 Fri Aug 10 09:59:46 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Thu Nov 19 01:24:16 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 19 01:24:16 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Tue Nov 10 01:45:17 -0800 2009 Tue Nov 10 01:45:17 -0800 2009 3 0 false false Thu Nov 05 19:43:45 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 05 19:43:45 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Thu Nov 05 10:43:44 -0800 2009 Thu Nov 05 10:43:44 -0800 2009 4 0 false false Thu Oct 22 14:55:19 -0700 2009 Thu Oct 22 14:55:19 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Oct 12 09:41:44 -0700 2009 Mon Oct 12 09:41:44 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Wed Oct 07 07:24:59 -0700 2009 Wed Oct 07 07:24:59 -0700 2009 1 0 false false Fri Oct 02 00:46:23 -0700 2009 Fri Oct 02 00:46:23 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Mon Sep 28 05:15:42 -0700 2009 Mon Sep 28 05:15:42 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Mon Aug 31 19:21:39 -0700 2009 Mon Aug 31 19:21:39 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Wed Aug 19 12:07:06 -0700 2009 Wed Aug 19 12:07:06 -0700 2009 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=350964