Grids. To some graphic designers, that's a swear word; to others, grids are close to a religion. I say the reality lies somewhere in between. While grids aren't always right, they can help you maintain consistency and organize information quickly, which makes it easier to communicate your message clearly.

For this project, designer Scott Citron used margin and column guides along with a horizontal grid of guidelines to add structure and balance to his pages. He also placed objects free-form.

In this article, you'll learn when and why designers across the world use grids. Then I'll show you how to get the most out of grids in Adobe InDesign.

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