Grids are an important part of society in many aspects including just setting a structure a city such as New York. Regardless of grids being used far back into the past, grid structures are still prevailing into society, but they can range in different elements by the ways they are being used. The modules which establish the rows and columns of whatever unit is being used is the most obvious aspect of grids that can make them so easy to read. Although some can be simple and some can be complex, grids have a consistent pattern of structure where if observed enough they can be understood. For example, New York City is make with a grid structure and without knowing this, it was very difficult for me to know how to get around without using public transportation. However, when aware that NYC was simply a grid it was a lot easier to see how the streets crossed each other and were placed.
As a graphic design major, I am aware of the importance of grid systems for this career path. Although it is significant to go beyond using just grids for graphic design, they importance still cannot be undermined. A grid system can give graphic designers the ability to place images in the exact place desired along with experimenting with how well these grids can be utilized for projects. Much of the time a project is made graphic designers use a grid system in order to create harmony and constancy within their projects and it is helpful to remember in this career paths hat their are various units or materials that can be used to create the image that wants to be represented.
Here is an example of grid art that was created with post-its. Simple, yet awesome!
Photo by: Peter Hellberg
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