Dehong 9 square grid sorting

A complete guide to the order of the nine-square grid: master the skills and arrange them easily

　　The nine-square grid has gradually become a design trend, and it can be seen mostly from business cards, calendars to game interfaces. This also makes it particularly critical how to arrange the nine-square grid correctly. Let's take a closer look at the mysteries of the nine-square grid arrangement order, along with some tips and suggestions to make it easy for you to master this design tool.

Step 1: Preliminary understanding of the nine-square grid

　　The nine-square grid is divided into nine small areas by three vertical and horizontal lines. The basic idea is to divide one line at a time, but the coordination should be coordinated and unified in nine regions.

Step 2: Flexible application orchestration

　　There is no fixed order at the beginning of the arrangement, but it is recommended that beginners adopt the order from left to right and top to bottom, which can avoid imbalance.

Step 3: Highlight key projects

　　If the nine elements have different importances, then the most important one should be placed first when arranging, so that it can attract the audience's attention early. At the same time, important elements can be highlighted by large font size or bolding.

Technique: Alignment and balance

　　Keep all elements neatly aligned to avoid clutter. Visually seek a sense of balance, and if one side is heavier, other internal items can be appropriately adjusted to achieve a balanced state. For example, when the visual weight on the right is large, the item on the left can be smaller and denser.

Technique: Alignment

　　You can choose from a variety of alignment methods, such as left, right, center, or end. Choose an alignment that fits your overall design. If you're unsure about your first attempt, try multiple alignments and choose the best fit. The pursuit of "chaotic beauty" is recommended for beginners, and this suggestion is difficult for most people to control.

　　The design of the nine-square grid is a science, but also a path to cultivate innovation ability beyond technology. We hope these tips and suggestions will help you design better works, improve overall visual efficiency and surface optimization quality. Plus, click on the "Hidden Benefits" link for a chance to win a free gift book! More creative thinking and design inspiration await you.