Horizontal Lockup Grid™: A Breakthrough in Logo Alignment
Horizontal Lockup Grid™ is an Adobe Illustrator script that instantly automates logo lockup grids for horizontal logos.
Faster than the traditional manual method.
This script allows logo designers to simply select the logo mark and instantly generate automated horizontal lockup grids tailored to their logo.
You can find the other Free logo grid generators for Adobe Illustrator, here on the Akrivi website here.
Achieving perfect logo alignment isn’t only just about aesthetics—it’s about maintaining a strong and cohesive brand presence.
A well-crafted logo demands structure, balance, and accuracy, ensuring that every element is perfectly aligned.
Over the years, I’ve designed hundreds of logos and worked with countless clients. In every single project, a horizontal lockup has been essential.
However, achieving this alignment manually has always been a challenge.
Despite its importance, there have been no dedicated resources or standardized methods to help designers create precise horizontal lockups efficiently.
I’ve seen many designers struggle with this issue, resorting to trial-and-error methods or lengthy tutorials.
While some designers have shared TikToks demonstrating how to create this alignment, I knew I could take it further.
That’s why I created Horizontal Lockup Grid™—an Adobe Illustrator script that automates and optimizes this process, reducing human error, increasing precision, and enhancing productivity.
By eliminating inefficiencies, this tool ensures that every horizontal lockup grid is perfect every time.
Why Logo Lockups Matter
A logo lockup is the structured arrangement of a brand’s logo and accompanying elements—such as a tagline or brand name—in a cohesive format. Without proper lockups, branding becomes inconsistent, leading to misaligned designs across various touchpoints.
Brand Consistency: A precise lockup ensures uniform branding across different applications, from business cards to billboards.
Brand Recognition: A structured lockup enhances recognizability, making it easier for audiences to remember.
Brand Professionalism: A refined lockup exudes professionalism, signaling to clients and consumers that the brand is intentional and detail-oriented.
The Challenge of Manual Lockup Creation
Before Horizontal Lockup Grid™, creating a well-balanced horizontal lockup was an entirely manual process. Designers had to:
Measure logo height and width manually to determine ideal spacing.
Create grids by eye or use guides, which led to inconsistencies.
Spend unnecessary time fine-tuning spacing for their grid.
This process was time-consuming and prone to misalignment, making it difficult to maintain uniformity across for the logo.
How Horizontal Lockup Grid™ Optimizes the Process
Horizontal Lockup Grid™ leverages smart algorithms to analyze the length and height of the logo mark, using these dimensions to generate a precise grid with a universally effective measurement system. The process is designed to work seamlessly for 90% of logos, ensuring:
Automated Precision: Instantly calculates spacing based on the logo’s proportions.
Universal Methodology: A measurement system that provides a reliable standard for consistent lockups.
Seamless Efficiency: What once took designers valuable minutes now happens in an instant, ensuring accuracy with no manual effort.
What Does This Mean for Designers
For designers, Horizontal Lockup Grid™ eliminates the hassle of manual calculations, allowing them to focus on creativity rather than repetitive adjustments.
It ensures that every lockup follows a consistent standard, reducing stress and optimizing workflow efficiency.
What Does This Mean for Clients
For clients, a properly structured lockup means their brand maintains a cohesive, professional look across all materials.
With a standardized lockup system, they can trust that their brand identity remains strong, recognizable, and polished in any application.
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Automated Horizontal Lockup Grids
“Consistency isn’t an afterthought—it’s the backbone of strong branding. When logo lockups are structured with precision, placement becomes effortless, and every application reinforces brand recognition”