FROM ME THIS WEEK
No More Batches
New Cadence cover
I changed how I make videos this time. I used to batch five at once, release weekly, then go silent for months researching the next batch. Now I'm going end to end, one video at a time.
The production time per video drops because the memory stays fresh during entire edit. And you won't have to tolerate my silence just to get bombarded with a weekly batch after. 😂
This is a new process for me too. Bear with me while I find a reliable cadence.
This week's tutorial is about adjusting too. You don't nail a responsive layout on the first try, you adjust until it stretches and holds.
So expect this newsletter to drop every 2 to 3 weeks, or whenever a video's done. :)
LEARN DESIGN
Responsive Editorial Grid with Auto Layout
Build a responsive editorial layout using grids, auto layout, and constraints.
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🎁 Grab your starter file and follow along!
Video Tutorial is linked below.
Step 1 - Frame Setup
Study the reference: 3 rows, 4 columns.
Set grid and padding: 3 rows x 4 columns
Group elements into one frame per row (⌘⌥G) before placing
setup the basic grid
Step 2 – Logo + Nav Rows
Logo: span 4 columns, then set constraints on the elements inside
Nav: turn off automatic positioning, drag into 2nd grid item. span 2 columns
set the second row height same as the first
Step 3 – Content Row
Stack each row vertically, and lock image aspect ratio. Then add a 4x1 grid, span the middle piece 2 columns.
add top padding and a top stroke, then add two more cols for vertical dividers.
setup nested grid
Step 4 – Responsiveness
Set news pieces height to hug, dividers to fill. Then set content and section frame height to hug
Add max width to the content frame, then set section min-width to 1280px
setup min width
Step 6 – Tada!
Hierarchy doesn't have to be boring. With this logic, you get a high-energy Memphis look that still delivers clear information.
Responsive demo
Watch on Youtube
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Leave a comment if you got any questions!
Thanks for reading and spending a bit of your day with me.
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MengChi