Well designed grids form the backbone of a site design and layout.  Here’s a couple of interesting links to two long time proponents of grids:

Khoi Vinh has written about the process of creating a WordPress theme called Basic Maths.

The Myths and Misconceptions About Grid Systems from AisleOne here.

These days, I just don’t have much time to blog!

This app called Grid Calculator, developed by Designers Bookshop, is a handy tool that can save time for working out grid measurements. It’s available for both Mac and PC and helps with calculating correct leading, margins, gutters, row space and “f” height for image placement. It’s currently aimed more towards editorial design, but hopefully the next version will include more features for web specific design.

The Helvetica fever continues, via a Helvetica theme for your Google Reader. Another way for keeping your life tidy and adhering to the modernist way…

Another useful tool for layout grid creation. This one is by Tom Genoni. Its good because it is purely visual so you can see the impact of changing measurements instantly. Very useful for comping website layouts.