Format by obys.agency

What it is

Format is an interactive design education project by Obys and the Design Education Series about aspect ratios and composition. The lesson compares vertical and horizontal formats through use cases, geometry, visual perception and balance.

Structure & content

The page breaks format into categories including vertical and horizontal arrangements, explaining typical uses, geometry, perception and balance. It provides short rules for each case and a Notes Mode that adds a secondary explanatory layer. The lesson belongs to a larger Design Education Series about grids.

Why study it

A strong editorial learning reference: abstract composition principles become understandable through a sequence of visual examples and annotated design criteria. It is a strong example of teaching visual principles using the same medium being discussed. Each layout is both an illustration and an example, giving learners a direct way to connect formal design language with practical composition decisions.