It’s important to understand how print design, which is the grandfather of webpage design, got started. And that all stems back to moveable type on the printing press. This really solidified the design-by-grid method that has become a staple. Whether it’s become a staple because it’s good, or because we are used to it, I’m not sure, but it still informs how we design today. Knowing how movable type was arranged, printed, and why it changed the world really is the building block to designing visually, acknowledging but occasionally breaking the grid.
It is very interesting that you call print design the grandfather of webpage design.
Interesting thoughts on type. You make some good points on how these innovations impacted the world.
I’m curious to see your understanding and any material finding of the earliest movable types and how it becomes the inspiration of modern website design. Keep going!
it is interesting that the connection you mentioned between the use of grid and movable type. i believe that the invention of movable type had also influenced other aspect of designs such as modern type face design