OUGD406 (Studio brief 4) Grid Layout research

After thorough research, I have decided that my final graphic response will be small handy published booklet. However the brief requires me to make my response available to first year students on eStudio, therefore I will export the file as a PDF so it is available to print at home or use online. In order to produce a booklet, it is necessary to research different types of grid systems and which would be the most effective. Grids can also be used across an entire project so that the structure is consistent throughout. The gird will not be noticed once the finished product has been printed, but before print, it enables a consistent design to be produced. When starting a project, using a grid system will help position the elements of your design on a page.

I looked at existing publications to see what types of grid systems they have used. 

These existing magazine spreads below show the use of various vertical column grid layouts. They work well as a spread, however I wish to keep my booklet consistent throughout therefore I need to decide  on the appropriate format. 

 Shows a three column vertical grid.

 Two column vertical grid.

 Two column vertical grid.

In graphic design, a grid is a structure which is usually two-dimensional, and it is made up of a series of intersecting straight (vertical, horizontal, and angular) or curved guide lines used to structure a content. A grid system is a framework that is supposed to help the graphic designers in the logical and consistent organisation of information on a page. Graphic designers have started to build a rigid and coherent system for page layout. Grid systems are an established tool that is often used by print and web designers to create well structured and balanced designs.

Here are examples i have found on grid systems. The chosen layout will depend on the content that I will include, I will need to find out my exact content before I chose a definite grid system. It would be possible to vary my layouts on different pages, however I want my booklet to remain simple and consistent throughout. 

One column vertical grid

Two column vertical grid

Three column vertical grid