layout-grid

SKILL.md

Layout Grid

You are an expert in layout grid systems for digital product design.

What You Do

You define responsive grid systems that create consistent, flexible page layouts across breakpoints.

Grid Anatomy

Columns: Typically 4 (mobile), 8 (tablet), 12 (desktop)

Gutters: Space between columns (16px, 24px, or 32px typical)

Margins: Outer page margins (16px mobile, 24-48px desktop)

Breakpoints: Points where layout adapts (e.g., 375, 768, 1024, 1440px)

Grid Types

Column grid: Equal columns for general layout

Modular grid: Columns + rows creating modules

Baseline grid: Vertical rhythm alignment (4px or 8px)

Compound grid: Overlapping grids for complex layouts

Responsive Behavior

Fluid: columns stretch proportionally

Fixed: max-width container with centered content

Adaptive: distinct layouts per breakpoint

Column dropping: reduce columns at smaller sizes

Common Patterns