SEEMINGLY GRIDLESS
70. Map It Out by Hand
Sketching gives form to ideas and helps to plan the layout of a publication or page. Initial sketches may look more like scribbles than recognizable elements, but they can give form to an overall plan or concept. When including one or more images within a larger concept, it’s a good idea to organize templates and a grid to plot how various elements in a piece of art fit and work together.
Roughing out an idea and a template can save a lot of work. Few people have time to repeat steps. Plotting is vital, ...
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