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I think this gets at a key misunderstanding in the post. The purpose of a grid is not to align everything to pixel perfection, but to assist in generating an in
by jpadvo 15y ago
I think this gets at a key misunderstanding in the post. The purpose of a grid is not to align everything to pixel perfection, but to assist in generating an interface that communicates well and is attractive. Departures from the grid sizing can have a variety of benefits:
1) Visually distinguish navigational elements from content
2) Account for visual weight of different elements to create a stronger perception of rythm
3) Give some warmth and life to the design so it doesn't feel sterile and robotic
4) Indicating continuation of content (as you very nicely explain)
As the Dalai Lama said, "Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively."
- ggchappell 15y ago> As the Dalai Lama said, "Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively." FWIW, this appears to be a misattribution. http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/dalai.asp http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/dalai.asp
- jpadvo 15y agoThanks ggchappell for the correction. In the future I'll run quotes by snopes before using them.
- ggchappell 15y agoIt is, in any case, a nice little saying. I used to have my data structures & algorithms class (back when I taught DS&A) read "On following rules" by Kirit Saelensminde [http://www.kirit.com/On%20following%20rules http://www.kirit.com/On%20following%20rules]. This little saying goes along with it nicely.