Sometimes, adhering strictly to the grid can result in a UI that is accurate but visually bland and lacking expression. Grids can carry an inherent danger: they can mislead designers into thinking that if everything aligns perfectly, it automatically looks good.
However, that's not always the case. What truly distinguishes a great designer is their ability to know when and how to break the grid, following their internal sense of harmony and composition.
Remarkable designs often emerge from embracing irregularities rather than adhering to predictable order. Admittedly, it can be challenging to consistently tap into this inner sense, given the constraints we face, such as design system requirements, timelines, and implementation processes.
Nevertheless, it's important to remember that while regularities, like the grid, may make your designs predictable, stable, and good, deliberate irregularities can elevate them to greatness.