"Making and Breaking the Grid"

"Making and Breaking the Grid" refers to the principles used in design to create visual structure and harmony. The "grid" is an invisible framework that helps organize elements like text, images, and space, ensuring balance and consistency. "Making the grid" means establishing this framework for clarity and order. "Breaking the grid" involves intentionally disrupting it—by overlapping, shifting, or reorienting elements—to create visual interest or emphasize specific parts. Skilled designers use both techniques to guide viewers’ attention, improve readability, and add dynamic energy to a design.