Grids are normally seen as blocky layouts with strict rows and columns, but grids don’t always have to be so structured. Modular grids provide a balanced layout by dividing up your content into equal measures, but the ability to span multiple columns ensures the content appears interesting and dynamic. Modular grids are becoming increasingly popular in web design, often combined with images and bright colors to create a patchwork quilt style layout that neatly presents a large amount of content in a small space.
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25 Web Designs with Modular Content Block Layouts
This post rounds up a collection of 25 cool website designs that all feature modular content block layouts. The grid based content block layout has become popular for many types of websites, especially portfolios and curation websites, such as Pinterest.