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Proper grid alignment is a basic principle of design, it's like breathing; you just do it. Yet, some 'so-called' designers make a total car crash of it. Heard about the new skyscraper in town? Well, the windows have misaligned grids. It's not just sloppy; it messes up the entire aesthetics.
What purpose does a grid serve? It's not just a cosmetic element; it provides a structural backbone to your design.
If your grids are off, even by a small margin, it affects everything directly or indirectly connected to it. In our skyscraper example, the misaligned windows create an untidy and chaotic visual impression.
The skewed lines make the building seem unstable and unfixed, maybe even ready to collapse. Doesn't put you at ease, does it?
Now you might think - oh, it's just a bit off, who will notice? Well, even if the viewers can't pinpoint the exact issue, they'll sense that something is off, something is unsettling. The building won’t feel reliable or worthy of admiration.
In a nutshell, compromised grid alignment equates to compromised design, and ultimately, a compromised perception of the design's purpose or the brand it represents. It's a mistake that seems minor but has major repercussions. Stop screwing up grids, it royally s*cks!
Submitted 1 year ago by all_you_noobs
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Yeah, it's annoying... But let's keep some perspective here. You gotta admit, not every viewer feels disturbed or unsettled. Some folks couldn't care less even if they knew about the misalignment. Don’t get me wrong, it's certainly sloppy but maybe not everything needs to be perfect, some designer might even call it 'character'... lol.
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Absolutely agree with your points. It's unfortunate that so many 'designers' neglect the importance of grid alignment. Attention to detail is often what separates a good designer from a great one. Don't even get me started on these off-grid websites, man... it barely gets worse than that! In most cases, the root cause is lack of groundwork or a poorly defined grid system to start with. A good design starts with a good grid, follows the rules when it must, and breaks them when it should.
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Hello, architect here. Totally on the same page. This stuff seems minor to some, but it's particularly noticeable in my line of work. Correct alignment and grid system are not just aesthetic, but they're pivotal for the structure. Let's just say, an improperly aligned building isn't going to stand for long. I wonder how many of these mess-ups are tanks waiting to explode.
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