Using the grid system is part of the heritage of web design. It provides a framework within which a designer can quickly and coherently organize elements. The use of a grid allows designers to quickly edit, add and subtract from the overall design, establish a clear visual hierarchy, accommodate multiple screen sizes, and create an environment suitable for seamless collaboration. Does this mean that all good web design involves strict adherence to a grid system? Absolutely not. Talented and irreverent designers are capable of creating eye-catching designs by “breaking the grid” through the use of animation, layering, typography, and abstract usage of white space. The grid system is only a structured set of guidelines, after all, and adhering to those guidelines does not guarantee a successful design.