Bento Grid
A bento grid packs tiles of different sizes into one layout. Larger spans show which content matters most.
Another example
A product overview gives the live chart a large tile. Less important numbers get smaller tiles.
Main parts
- 01Outer constraint
- 02Content and spacing model
- 03Computed size or reflow result
Use it when
Use it when content has a true order of importance. Let the layout show that order.
Do not use it when
Never span tiles at random. It can break reading order and add style without meaning.
Name used in code
grid-column: span n Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Bento Grid to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: A product overview gives the live chart a large tile. Less important numbers get smaller tiles. Design concept to apply: Bento Grid. Why it fits: Use it when content has a true order of importance. Let the layout show that order. Do not use it when: Never span tiles at random. It can break reading order and add style without meaning. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): No single official standard controls the whole term. Its meaning may change across teams, platforms, or frameworks. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Bento Grid. Definition: A bento grid packs tiles of different sizes into one layout. Larger spans show which content matters most. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.