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Vertical vs. Horizontal Cards: Which Are Better?

Vertical vs. Horizontal Cards: Which Are Better?

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Mar 22, 2023
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Vertical vs. Horizontal Cards: Which Are Better?
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Should you use a vertical or horizontal card for your content? Many designers struggle to answer this question because they don't understand the differences between the two card types beyond layout and orientation.

Eye Fixations and Saccades

The right card choice depends on several factors. If you're using large images to communicate information, a horizontal card produces a scattered scanning flow because it requires more eye fixations. In other words, the content takes more visual effort to consume.

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