Design Principle
Images are information objects, not texture; bad cropping harms trust and understanding.
Principle Images are information objects, not texture; bad cropping harms trust and understanding.
Design action Set explicit aspect-ratio and object-position; preserve the subject in product, people, and screenshot media, changing layout rather than forcing a bad crop.
Examples Positive example: Product photos, people images, scene photos, case screenshots, and portfolio media need subject inspection. Counterexample: Faces or product subjects are cropped out.
Apply when Product photos, people images, scene photos, case screenshots, and portfolio media need subject inspection. Users need to judge state, scope, risk, or next action quickly.
Source notes Source note: Synthesized from Apple HIG, Material Design, NN/g usability principles, and layout/hierarchy practices in mature design systems.
Agent Directive
Set explicit aspect-ratio and object-position; preserve the subject in product, people, and screenshot media, changing layout rather than forcing a bad crop.