--- product_id: 1210900 title: "Grid systems in graphic design: A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers (German and English Edition)" price: "SAR 245" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1210900-grid-systems-in-graphic-design-a-visual-communication-manual-graphic store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Bilingual German & English edition 8 to 32 grid fields precision Classic foundational design manual Grid systems in graphic design: A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers (German and English Edition) **Price:** SAR 245 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📐 Elevate your design game—because every pixel deserves a perfect place. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Grid systems in graphic design: A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers (German and English Edition) - **How much does it cost?** SAR 245 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1210900-grid-systems-in-graphic-design-a-visual-communication-manual-graphic) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Design Wisdom:** Learn from the Swiss pioneers who shaped modern graphic design frameworks. - • **Bilingual Accessibility:** German and English text ensures global relevance and deeper understanding. - • **Dynamic Yet Disciplined:** Discover how to innovate within grids—break them only after mastering their rules. - • **Versatile for All Mediums:** From print to web to 3D design, apply grids that elevate your visual communication. - • **Master the Art of Structure:** Unlock logical, balanced layouts with 8 to 32 grid fields for any project scale. ## Overview This first edition bilingual manual is a definitive guide to grid systems in graphic design, offering precise frameworks from 8 to 32 grid fields. Rooted in Swiss typographic tradition, it empowers designers to create balanced, logical layouts across print, web, and 3D projects. With 958 glowing reviews and top rankings in Book Design and Typography, it’s a must-have for professionals aiming to master foundational and dynamic grid techniques. ## Description A grid system is a rigid framework that is supposed to help graphic designers in the meaningful, logical and consistent organization of information on a page. It is an established tool that is used by print and web designers to create well-structured, balanced designs. Rudimentary versions of grid systems existed since the medieval times, but a group of Swiss graphic designers, mostly inspired in ideas from typographical literature started building a more rigid and coherent system for page layout. The core of these ideas were first presented by Müller-Brockmann who helped to spread the knowledge about the grids thorough the world. This volume provides guidelines and rules for the function and use for grid systems from 8 to 32 grid fields which can be used for the most varied of projects, the three-dimensional grid being treated as well. Exact directions for using all of the grid systems possibe presented are given to the user, showing examples of working correctly on a conceptual level. Review: It’s important to read it through and then apply the knowledge during a second pass of the book - A Classic Book with basic but very very relevant for all Design Applications. Review: Great read, highly recommend - This is a great book, a classic, and a must read for any graphic designer. Regardless of where you are as a designer, this information is either new to you or you've learned some variation of it somewhere. At my work place we don't do much page layout, but I wish we did. Although after reading it, I realize this type of grid system works for one page designs as well as multi-page. At first the instructions and the whole idea sounds a bit rigid but as you continue reading you begin to understand the infinite possibilities it gives you. Nowadays there's definitely a huge misconception about "Breaking the Grid". New designers and even some seasoned designers misinterpret that statement as "No grid at all". I'm not against breaking the grid, but there has to be an existing grid before you can break the grid, otherwise what are you breaking? So if you want to break the grid, you must still learn the grid. Margins don't qualify as a grid system. Another misconception is that you have to break the grid to create dynamic. That is also false. There is a such thing as dynamic use of the grid, and this classic book proves it. I love the grid and after reading this book, I recognize it more as I look at great design work. The layout system is such a fundamental part of being a graphic designer. Make sure you're making every effort to improve all the necessary skills. If you're looking for an improvement in your layout skills, read this book. It will stand the test of time for ages to come. ## Features - 1st Edition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #31,850 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Book Design #13 in Typography (Books) #79 in Design & Decorative Arts | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 958 Reviews | ## Images ![Grid systems in graphic design: A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers (German and English Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xVgz2a-qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s important to read it through and then apply the knowledge during a second pass of the book *by S***H on January 24, 2026* A Classic Book with basic but very very relevant for all Design Applications. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read, highly recommend *by F***S on June 25, 2011* This is a great book, a classic, and a must read for any graphic designer. Regardless of where you are as a designer, this information is either new to you or you've learned some variation of it somewhere. At my work place we don't do much page layout, but I wish we did. Although after reading it, I realize this type of grid system works for one page designs as well as multi-page. At first the instructions and the whole idea sounds a bit rigid but as you continue reading you begin to understand the infinite possibilities it gives you. Nowadays there's definitely a huge misconception about "Breaking the Grid". New designers and even some seasoned designers misinterpret that statement as "No grid at all". I'm not against breaking the grid, but there has to be an existing grid before you can break the grid, otherwise what are you breaking? So if you want to break the grid, you must still learn the grid. Margins don't qualify as a grid system. Another misconception is that you have to break the grid to create dynamic. That is also false. There is a such thing as dynamic use of the grid, and this classic book proves it. I love the grid and after reading this book, I recognize it more as I look at great design work. The layout system is such a fundamental part of being a graphic designer. Make sure you're making every effort to improve all the necessary skills. If you're looking for an improvement in your layout skills, read this book. It will stand the test of time for ages to come. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Guide to editorial design *by Y***M on August 28, 2025* Very helpful as a reference for creating a personal portfolio and for learning the basics of editorial design. ## Frequently Bought Together - Grid systems in graphic design: A visual communication manual for graphic designers, typographers and three dimensional designers (German and English Edition) - Thinking with Type: A Critical Guide for Designers, Writers, Editors, and Students (3rd Edition, Revised and Expanded) - Logos that Last: How to Create Iconic Visual Branding --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1210900-grid-systems-in-graphic-design-a-visual-communication-manual-graphic](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/1210900-grid-systems-in-graphic-design-a-visual-communication-manual-graphic) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-07-11*