Snap-to-Grid
Typically applied in digital graphic design, snap-to-grid is a function used to guide design work, nudging and constraining inputs to a fixed grid.
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Everyday Use
We constrain our own creativity every day — not necessarily as a limiting factor, but to help us focus. There are times when the grid is helpful, and by playing within its constraints, we find our efforts well-designed and aesthetically pleasing.