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BREAKING THE GRID: WHEN AND HOW

October 5, 20245 min readBy Anna HoffmannGrid Systems
BREAKING THE GRID: WHEN AND HOW

Breaking the grid works when it is intentional and contrasts with a clear baseline.

Without a stable system, disruption reads as inconsistency rather than emphasis.

Use controlled exceptions to direct attention to critical content.

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