OUGD504 - Type in context - Grid research

A grid system is a structure comprising a series of horizontal and vertical lines, used to arrange content. A grid system is a way of providing a system that designers can work with to structure and present content and imagery in a much more readable, manageable way.

Tabloid Grid systems

Grids systems are used within publications an spreads to create consistency, its an invisible framework that helps the page layout or composition of image or text. There are specific set ups that have to be considered when applying grids to your work. These are the amount of columns, rows and space between the grid 'gutter'. Some grids can be complex but that depends of the publication its based on. 

So for example this newspaper article holds a more complex grid system, as tabloids hold a lot more text then other publications. Although the newspaper is overwhelmed by text the grid system allows a more legible/consistent read. 






Applying a grid to this newspaper has allowed me to have an understanding of the structure an layout. Its importance for consistency and legibility to the reader. There are loads of newspaper companies with various different grid layouts, this is unique for all different newspaper agencies as the layout can be the face of the company. Although people prefer certain articles based on what they're telling, it is very important for the newspaper to visually satisfy their reader.









In comparison to the tabloid this magazine layout is more stripped back in the sense of colour usage and structure. The magazine page layout accommodates more white space and a wider margin, overall its a less complex publication. In the tabloids defence they're limited to the amount of space they can use especially with the amount of stories/news that is shared within them