Easier web design and coding with Bento Grids

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Is Bento grid designs a fad that will look jaded in a few years?

Pros

  • We could see it as an approach to layout that's not tied to one aesthetic.
  • We can be more adventurous in mixing up styles
  • We can add and remove sections without throwing out the balance on the page.

It seems a reasonable solution for those sites where the homepage has selection of changing offers rather than a story to tell.

Cons

  • Potential for information overload with no clear hierarchy
  • Potential for Accessibility and SEO issues.
  • Could get boring.

These can be overcome and putting everything on display can be seen as more transparent (than a guided story) in some eastern cultures.