A Session with Emil Steiner

Designing with Grids

Explore the power of grid systems in creating balanced, readable layouts for the web.

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Session details

  • Date Monday, November 10, 2025
  • Time 08:00 AM – 08:40 AM
  • Room Helvetica Hall
  • Track Design
  • Level intermediate

A practical session on using grids to achieve clarity and order in digital products.

We will unpack the legacy of Swiss grid theory and translate it into flexible systems for contemporary product teams. Expect a mix of historical context, live layout critiques, and hands-on frameworks you can bring back to your design sprints.

Key Takeaways

  • Understand the fundamentals of grid systems
  • Learn how to apply modular grids to web layouts
  • See real-world examples of Swiss design grids
  • Document grids so that cross-functional teams can adopt them quickly

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