Grid systems in graphic design | Йозеф Мюллер-Брокманн

Grid Systems in Graphic Design is a classic guide to typography, layout, and the organization of visual information. The author, Josef Müller-Brockmann, one of the leading representatives of the Swiss School of Graphic Design, explains how to use grid systems to create harmonious, structured, and functional layouts.

The book is a fundamental resource for designers seeking to organize visual content in print and digital formats. It contains practical examples, diagrams, and methods for building grids for posters, books, magazines, web design, and advertising.

The main ideas of the book

• What is a grid and why is it important?
  The author explains the principles of a modular system that helps create a convenient, aesthetic, and effective design.

• Types of grid systems
  The book discusses symmetric and asymmetric grids, columnar structures, modular grids, and their applications.

• Typography within a grid
  A separate section is dedicated to working with text, fonts, line spacing, and composition.

• Practical applications in print and digital media
  Examples of the use of grid systems in books, newspapers, magazines, web design, and advertising are considered.

Who is this book for?

• Graphic designers – beginners and professionals who want to streamline their layouts.
• Typographers and layout designers who work with text and printed publications.
• UX/UI designers who strive to create structured interfaces.
• Marketers and art directors who want to understand the principles of composition in visual communications.

📌 "Grid Systems in Graphic Design" is a bible for designers that teaches you how to create clean, organized, and balanced designs that work regardless of media or format.