Berk Week 10 | Lupton Grid Response

When I saw the assignment, I immediately thought of the New York Times.
1) The grid system is very straight-forward, with six columns of text with pictures placed in. The pictures, along with larger headlines, are the only breaks in the grid system. There isn't a larger horizontal system but the headlines of the smaller articles towards the bottom match up.
2) The organization aids the reader a lot. The column structure gives clear distinction between articles to prevent confusion. It also sets up pictures very well, as most pictures are rectangles so they can be placed in the grid system very easily.
3) The reader is very easily engaged with the structure as the New York Times front page is well known for this structure. Also, I mentioned before, the grid system used allows for easy readability and flow.
4) The grid system can create some tension here because it can look very dense and wordy. However, I don't think that is detrimental to the newspaper. The New York Times is known for its density and professionalism, along with the in-depth nature of their stories. After all, its motto is "All the news thats fit to print."