A looser grid whose columns and rows are sized and placed to fit specific content rather than following a strict repeating pattern, often used for web pages and posters.
Synonyms
- hierarchic grid
Related terms
In plain words
- a grid shaped around the content instead of even boxes
- irregular columns sized to fit what's on the page
Usage example
The homepage used a hierarchical grid, with a wide banner on top and uneven columns below.
Don't confuse with…
- modular gridA modular grid uses uniform, evenly repeating cells; a hierarchical grid uses uneven divisions tailored to the content.
Categories
- Grid systems