Grid & Layout

At the heart of the Sunbird-Ed portal's design is a robust grid system and layout framework. These foundational elements play a pivotal role in organizing content and creating responsive designs that adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and devices. For more information please refer to this link https://sunbird-ed.github.io/sunbird-style-guide/dist/#/gridlayout

Key Features:

• Versatile Grid System: Flexible layout options for diverse content arrangements.

• Consistent Design: Standardized framework for a unified visual identity.

• Responsive Design: Dynamic content adaptation for all screen sizes.

• Efficient Development: Streamlined workflow within a structured framework.

Grid Options: See how aspects of the grid system work across multiple devices with a handy table.

Desktop grid layout:

1366 x 768 - 12 columns with 14px gutter space

8 Point Grid System:

Our portal employs an efficient 8-point grid system for layout and spacing. This systematic approach ensures consistent and harmonious content placement, contributing to a polished and user-friendly design.

Reasons for the 8-Point Grid System:

The variety of screen sizes and pixel densities has continued to increase making the work of asset generation more complicated for designers. Utilizing an even number like 8 to size and space elements makes scaling for a wide variety of devices easy and consistent. Smaller components, such as iconography and typography, can align to a 4dp grid.

1. Consistency: The 8-point grid system provides a standardized and consistent framework for layout and spacing, ensuring a uniform visual identity across the portal.

2. Efficiency: It simplifies the design and development process by offering predefined increments, making it easier to align elements and create balanced compositions.

3. Responsive Design: The 8-point grid system is well-suited for responsive design, allowing content to adapt gracefully to various screen sizes and resolutions.

4. Accessibility: By adhering to consistent spacing, the portal enhances accessibility and readability, improving the overall user experience.

5. Maintenance: The system simplifies design maintenance and updates, as adjustments can be made systematically, minimizing the risk of design inconsistencies.

In summary, the 8-point grid system is chosen for its ability to maintain design consistency, streamline development, support responsiveness, and enhance user accessibility within the Sunbird-Ed portal.