Grid systems in graphic design : a visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers = Raster Systeme für die visuelle Gestaltung: ein Handbuch für Grafiker, Typografen und Ausstellungsgestalter /

Müller-Brockmann, Josef, 1914-1996,

Grid systems in graphic design : a visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers = Raster Systeme für die visuelle Gestaltung: ein Handbuch für Grafiker, Typografen und Ausstellungsgestalter / Raster Systeme für die visuelle Gestaltung : ein Handbuch für Grafiker, Typografen und Ausstellungsgestalter Josef Müller-Brockmann. - Eleventh edition. - 176 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 31 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-176).

The book -- Grid and design philosophy -- The typographic grid -- What is the purpose of the grid? -- Sizes of paper -- The typographic measuring system -- Typeface alphabets -- Width of column -- Leading -- Margin proportions -- Page numbers -- Body and display faces -- Construction of the type area -- Construction of the grid -- Type and picture area with 8 grid fields -- Type and picture area with 20 grid fields -- Type and picture area with 32 grid fields -- The photograph in the grid system -- The illustration in the grid system -- Solid tint in the grid system -- Practical examples -- The grid system in corporate identity -- The grid in three-dimensional design -- Examples of exhibitions -- System of order in ancient and modern times -- Concluding remarks

"From a professional for professionals, here is the definitive word on using grid systems in graphic design. Though Muller-Brockman first presented hi interpretation of grid in 1961, this text is still useful today for anyone working in the latest computer-assisted design. With examples on how to work correctly at a conceptual level and exact instructions for using all of the systems (8 to 32 fields), this guidebook provides a crystal-clear framework for problem-solving."--Product description.


Parallel English and German text.

9783721201451


Graphic design (Typography)
Grids (Typographic design)
Layout (Printing)
Graphic arts.
Dummies (Bookselling)

686.22 MU.G 2016