Display Lab
Field notes

Understand the checks,
not just the score.

Focused, practical explanations for the concepts behind every Display Lab tool.

01
Composition6 min read

TikTok, Instagram & YouTube Safe Zones

Learn how TikTok, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels and YouTube Shorts controls affect vertical video and how to keep essential content visible.

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02
Accessibility7 min read

WCAG Contrast Ratios Without the Guesswork

Understand relative luminance, AA and AAA thresholds, large text and the practical limits of a contrast score.

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03
Inclusive design6 min read

Designing Information That Survives Color-Vision Differences

Use labels, shapes, patterns and contrast to make charts, controls and creative assets understandable beyond hue alone.

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04
Display science8 min read

PPI, Resolution and Viewing Distance: What Screen Specs Really Mean

Connect pixel count, physical dimensions, pixel pitch and viewing distance without confusing display density with image quality.

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05
Image workflow7 min read

Social Image Sizes: Cropping, Formats and Compression

Build reliable social-media exports by separating aspect ratio, pixel dimensions, crop decisions, file format and compression quality.

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06
Scannable design7 min read

QR Code Design for Reliable Scanning and Printing

Understand static QR codes, quiet zones, error correction, contrast, logos and print testing before publishing or producing materials.

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