Golden Ratio in Web Design

Artists and architects have been using the golden ratio in their work since the renaissance to help convey a sense of balance and beauty. Using it in different ways in our layouts can help things seem more cohesive and look “right.” I find the whole concept really interesting. Smashing Magazine has a really good article on the golden ration in web design:

http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/05/29/applying-divine-proportion-to-web-design/

Here’s another good read on the subject: http://www.markboulton.co.uk/journal/comments/design_and_the_divine_proportion/

And here’s an online app that calculates columns for you: http://goldenratiocalculator.com/