Accelerated grid theming using NineSixty

This session will cover the 960.gs grid system and how to implement it in Drupal using the NineSixty theme.

Session outline

• Brief history of grid-based design
• Philosophy behind 960.gs and how it works
• Basics of grid-based theming
• How the NineSixty theme implements and expands on 960.gs
  • Content-first layout using "push" and "pull" classes
  • Dynamic grid widths based on context
  • Debugging tools and grid visualization
  • Right-to-left (RTL) language support
• Creating versatile, dynamic, and context-based layouts using NineSixty
  • Subtheming NineSixty
• How to build your own, custom grid system

Goals

Session goals include gaining a solid understanding of what grid design is, how it has evolved since its early beginnings in print, and how it can help expedite the design and templating process.