Layout Essentials

i complete it half and in my opinion its the best book to learn grid design... easy to follow and understandable.

Superb book for grid systems and how to use them to create dynamic layouts.

I purchased this book while I was in my first year of design studies. Surprisingly it has helped me tremendously in improving my layout skills. The samples and demonstrations of different grid types are simple and easy to understand. At the same time, you won't be bombarded with wordy explanations or wall of text, which is perfect for beginners (at least it was for me).

To be honest I was sticking between this book and "Making and Breaking the Grid" and I'm so glad I got this book. This book is NOT a history and it's NOT a book that's rule for rule. It doesn't say "If x is y then do z." This book is about covering the basics of grid design. Yes it does go through 100 principles that are basically tips on how to use a grid in different from ways but it also encourages the designer's creativity. It reminds me almost of a beginner's guide or reference book. Its filled with plenty of examples yet only gives very short descriptions. However, with this type of concept, it's better to show rather than tell.

Simple but effective. I am new to layout and graphic design but it helpful identifying the different way text and images can be laid out.

Beau livre avec une foule d'exemples contemporains et pertinents. Le classement par thèmes est efficace. Livre agréable à consulter. Bon outil de référence, auprès des étudiants notamment.

Should be read by every designer, this is the stuff they should have taught you at college! Explains grid use thoroughly and in easy to grasp language!