Chapter 6
Using Grids
End of Chapter Review Answers
1. Why would a designer use a grid?
2. Name four types of grids, and describe what kinds of information are best suited to their use.
Manuscript Grid– This type of grid is best suited for a multiple page publication that includes long spans of
continuous text.
3. How does a designer use a grid to create a layout?
4. How can an irregularly shaped object be aligned to a grid? What is a bounding box?
5. Is the grid ever seen in the final published design?
6. Must every element of every design always align to the grid?