| name | aspect-ratio-design |
| description | Image and media aspect ratio standards, responsive aspect ratios, and consistent media sizing. |
| triggers | ["aspect ratio","image ratio","video ratio","media sizing"] |
Aspect Ratio Design
Common Aspect Ratios
| Ratio | Use Case |
|---|
| 1:1 | Avatars, thumbnails, social posts |
| 4:3 | Product photos, presentations |
| 3:2 | Photography, cards |
| 16:9 | Video, hero images, banners |
| 21:9 | Ultrawide heroes, cinematic |
| 9:16 | Vertical video (Stories, Reels) |
Implementation
.media {
aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
object-fit: cover;
width: 100%;
}
Rules
- Consistent ratios within a grid. Mixed ratios in a card grid = visual chaos.
- object-fit: cover for photos (crops to fill). contain for logos/icons.
- object-position to control crop focal point.
- Responsive ratios: wider on desktop, taller on mobile (e.g., 21:9 → 16:9 → 4:3).