resizeMyBrowser

resizeMyBrowser is a handy little tool for interactive media designers and developers. It allows you to resize your browser to standard sizes. Fantastic. Check it out.

 

LSU: The Importance of Alignment

 

Well hello world! I’ve been busy, but I’m back!

One of the easiest concepts in design is what I call LSU. This stands for ‘Line Shit Up’. This is one basic concept that anyone can use to improve a layout. In more formal terms, this would be called ‘designing to a grid’ or simply ‘alignment’. Designing to a grid is an important staple in all areas of design. Whether you are designing a webpage, packaging, or basic business cards.

Alignment can be a powerful tool. Not only does aligning your elements add stability to your design, but it also allows you to structure a layout in a way that will lead the viewers eye so they see the design the way you want it to be seen.  Additionally, misalignment can be an excellent way to bring special attention to a specific element by creating tension.

Things Organized Neatly is a blog dedicated to beautiful alignment. They feature photos everyday objects with beautiful alignment! Ta DA! Design!

 

 

 

 

I hope you enjoyed today’s post! Thanks for reading!

Amy