Design for Screens: Grids in Digital Layouts

A comprehensive guide to mastering grid systems for clear, structured layouts, aimed at web design professionals, including case studies and expert advice to enhance usability, readability, and visual appeal in digital design As mobile internet use grows, designers face new challenges in creating clear, organized layouts for web pages and mobile applications. Part of a comprehensive series on web and interface design, this book is an essential resource for professionals seeking practical guidance on how to use grids effectively in digital design. The book covers key grid-related terms, the most used grid systems, and their importance in creating structured, adaptable, and user-friendly interfaces. It also introduces the four main grid systems commonly used in web design and helps readers understand how to select the appropriate one based on specific design needs. In addition to theoretical support, the book also provides case studies and examples, sharing useful experience on how grids can improve the organization and readability of web pages and applications. Designers will learn to create visually appealing, predictable interfaces with well-structured content that enhances the user experience. This is a comprehensive, easy-to-understand guide for web and UI designers, offering the tools they need to create professional-grade, functional designs. AUTHOR: Wang Shaoqiang is a professor at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (China), where he is dean of the design, visualisation and animation department. He is a prolific editor, whose titles focus on international design, architecture, branding, communication, trends and culture, and the editor of Design 360o magazine and Asia-Pacific Design. He has been invited to lecture at numerous universities, design academies and organisations, and he has also been a jury member for China's most prestigious design and illustration awards.