Grids and frames are the foundation to any design, using a grid brings accuracy to a design, it helps the structure become straight, clean and uniform. Grids are commonly used in architecture, whether that be the blueprints or the actual build itself. If you were to strip back a building, you would see that within the walls there are wooden frames in a grid like layout.
Above are some photos of buildings, these structures show examples of how grids can be used in architectural design. As well as the cubic structure of these buildings, the windows also create a grid layout with the same placement and size. The window frames also show very grid-like designs. Each of these four buildings show a modular grid within their structure.
Figures six and seven are again showing how grids are used within architecture.
Another grid to look at is the ‘rule of three’ grid. This is typically used within photography and above is an example of how this grid is used to make photos and designs look a lot cleaner and more professional. Grid layouts can normally be found within camera apps on smartphones for this reason. Another example of this grid can be seen below.
Grids and frames can also be found in everyday essentials, such as the toaster shown below. An example of a column grid can be seen within this toaster.
Bibliography
Galvan, M. (2021) Getting started with grids in digital design. Medium. Available online: https://uxplanet.org/getting-started-with-grids-in-digital-design-7aa3bcc8c881 [Accessed 6 Oct. 2022].