Grid design best practices and do’s and don’ts
When we design grids, it is essential to know the following things:
- Do’s:
- Design with the target group in mind: Is it a website to solve problems or to sell something? Should the site seem busy, or should it feel relaxed?
- Keep the content in mind: What content should be placed on the site and in which form? What message should the content convey?
- Keep the stakeholders in mind: What problems do they want to be solved? How can they influence the design?
- Follow the design principles of contrast, balance, repetition, rhythm, hierarchy, and proximity.
- Don’ts:
- Do not design for the best case only. Instead, work with edge-case content, such as extended text passages and less-than-ideal images.
- Do not cramp things together too tightly. Leave some white space for elements to breathe and for the user not to lose focus.
- Do not design for a single screen. If possible, create a design that’s fluid and responsive...
