Layout/Grids

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Layout/Grids

Overview

Grids and layout create how content is constrained on a page.

When to use this pattern

This pattern is used in all instances of page content creation. Mobile and desktop/tablet are formatted slightly different however. The content will always be the same on all devices but perhaps ordered slightly differently (in blocks).

This pattern helps to meet the user by constantly placing content in a organised manner that will be simple and easy to comprehend consistently.

Desktop/Tablet
Mobile

How it works

Layout for a desktop/tablet page is broken into thirds (three columns):
As a primary rule we keep primary content on the left column that stretches across two thirds and supportive content on a right aligned column:
When translating a desktop/tablet page layout for a mobile page the columns are stacked on top of each other:
 Landning pages like the home or dashboard are the only instances where the three column layout can be used.

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