Some Important Frameworks for the Designers

According to some designers the frameworks are a limiting factor. They find that the frameworks force them to change the design so as to fit the framework. Instead of just having a negative side look of this aspect we can try to see the other side of the coin. There are a number of frameworks out of which you can choose the ones that fit and appropriate for your web design project.

The General CSS Frameworks use the grids to guide the designer at designing the layout. There are frameworks that highlight the use of typography while the layout is at that discretion of the designer. CSS Frameworks save the time of the designer because he/she does not have to start the whole work from the start.

YAML:

This stands for "Yet another Multicolumn Layout". With the help of this framework the designer can create layouts that float and are flexible. Different patterns for design such as micro formats, typography, maximum accessibility, forms and compliance with the web standards is possible through this framework. The layouts bases on YAML can be created easily with the help of YAML builder.

The Golden Grid:

6/12 grid system is used in this framework. Its width is 970px. This framework is hardly 1kb when compressed. If you are new to this framework there is a small tutorial available too.

Elements:

This framework is light in weight. Using this framework is quite easy. A mass reset and a number of classes that can be present are included in this framework. The icons to the external links can be added with the help of this framework. This framework quickens the process of web designing.

1KB CSS Grid:

This grid is adaptable to different requirements. Prior to downloading it, there are multiple ways to configure it and the number of columns, width of the columns, width of the gutter can also be chosen. It is easy to easy even by those who hardly have any knowledge about CSS frameworks.

Simpl:

This CSS framework is flexible and modular. It can be used for gap filling. It is simple to learn. There is an alternative to make the side columns static. Nesting is not required in this type of framework. Different styles of tables, forms and elements that are common are included in this framework.

SenCSS:

If there is repetition of parts in the CSS files, this framework allows you to style them in an attractive way. No layout system is included in this framework. This framework is more useful for those designers who want to design non-standard websites. Styles for fonts, baseline, block quotes, margins and padding are included in this framework.

Blueprint CSS:

The Blueprint CSS framework is free.
Plug-ins for tabs, button and sprites are included in this framework. It also includes a grid that sustains layouts that are complex in nature. Styled forms, typography, and CSS reset are a part of the inclusions.

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