Static Tide Almanac

As your app grows, visual rhythm matters as much as feature scope.

Use larger feature cards to call attention to primary content, then support with smaller cards for secondary updates.

Practical layout pattern

Use one featured card followed by standard cards in a responsive grid:

• lg:col-span-2 for the featured story
• regular span for supporting posts
• consistent card media height below lg

That gives you hierarchy without reinventing every breakpoint.

A quick spacing rule

Pair spacing in steps of 4 (p-4, p-8, gap-4, gap-8) and only break that rule for hero sections.

Card hierarchy recipe

For content-heavy indexes, this sequence works well:

1. One featured card with expanded width
2. Three to six standard cards for breadth
3. Optional utility card for onboarding links

Keep title sizes mostly consistent and let width + image treatment carry hierarchy. That avoids jarring jumps as breakpoints shift.

Avoiding layout drift

If cards start to look uneven, check image heights first, then paragraph length. Consistency there usually fixes 80% of visual noise.