| GRID DESIGN LAYOUT...10 points
The grid system has been used for decades to organize spacial relationships
in fine art and graphic design. Designers today use the grid,
on a daily basis, to form a more pleasing visual relationship of type
and image on the printed page and web page design. Loosely defined,
the word "grid"
refers to the drawn pattern of lines and coordinates that a designer
uses as a framework for a design and its translation to final output.
Click here to
download the grid design layout file. The file is set up at 590px wide x 620px tall @ 72ppi. See below for submission requirements. |
Project:
Using the file provided above, re-design the the layout into a more organized
and pleasing visual arrangement by using a grid design.
Limits:
• You may position the type blocks any way you chose based on your
grid layout. Do not enlarge, reduce or skew the type in any way.
• You may change the opacity
and the black and white balance of the type blocks. Do not use color,
only black and white and shades of gray.
• You may change the size (proportionally),
the position and the opacity of the background image. You may change
the
position, opacity and the black and white balance of the logo image but
not the size.
• Readability and legibility is
a strong component of the project. Limit your use of drop shadows and
filters in Photoshop. Please Note:
There are 2 versions of the body type included in the download file:
1. Left justified
2. Right justified
Working Time:
Please check the MessageBoard and Schedule pages for specific due dates.
A class review will conclude this exercise.
Click here to
view a typical grid design layout.
Click here to view a great website devoted entirely to the grid system. Enjoy!
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Submission Requirements :
As with the first project, we will do a digital submission on the due date listed in the Course Schedeule page. Once you have completed a grid design you are satisfied with, do the following:
1. Create a folder titled with your first name.
2. In Photoshop, go to Save for Web & Devices under the
File menu.
3.
When the window comes up, make sure to select .JPEG format at maximum compression.
4.
Save your file in your name folder as 01.jpg.
5. Compress/Zip your name folder and email it to me on the due date listed.
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