Reflection prompt
Which contrast lever is doing the work?
Write one sentence: “The dominant lever on this piece is ___, paired with ___; I will quiet ___ so it stops borrowing the same contrast.”
Practice
Train your eye for the contrast move that should carry the campaign claim while proof and action support it.
Visual comparison
One card lifts the claim with a single clear lever. The other spreads near-equal contrast across the claim, details, and action.
Spot the problem
This launch card has the right elements, but contrast is misallocated. Pick the area where contrast is doing the wrong job.
Choose the area pulling value contrast away from the headline
Reflection prompt
Write one sentence: “The dominant lever on this piece is ___, paired with ___; I will quiet ___ so it stops borrowing the same contrast.”
Next step
Finish this practice and move directly to the next part of the guided path.
Lesson-aware studio coach
The studio coach is scoped to hints, explanations, and rubric questions. It helps you make the decision instead of replacing it.
Sample response
Start with the first read. Name what should be seen first, then reduce competing weight on everything else.
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