Grid systems are used to communicate a large amount of information to the viewer; they are useful as they organise the information in an order that readers can navigate with ease. There are different types of grid systems for different types of work, these are:
- Manuscript Grids
- Column Grids
- Hierarchical Grids
- Compound Grids
- Modular Grids
A modular grid is the most flexible option in graphic design, as it helps to dictate the placement of images amongst text. Below I have found 4 examples from a variety of magazines that clearly use some form of a grid system.
Graphic Design 