This is one of those sites that has that “this is how it’s done” feel to it. There are some really great interaction details in this site and every page is a gem. I love that the designer is able to work in little surprises here and there with very simple design elements. It’s making the expected seem unexpected that is the simple genius of this site. Check out our screen cast review of this site for more in-depth detail of what we thought.
Mastering Grids in UI Design: The Backbone of Visual Harmony
A modern guide to UI design grids, learn how to build flexible 12-column and 4-column systems, master margins, gutters, and modules, and apply today’s responsive layout best practices.
I like this design and I have been seeing this style a lot. I’m even working on a site now that was inspired by a design similar to this one.