Dot grid backgrounds

Why it reads as slop

The dotted-paper pattern behind heroes is the second most common 'atmosphere' and, like the orb, replaces a decision with a texture.

Heuristic

Repeating radial-gradient dots or an SVG dot pattern used as a section background.

Antidotes

• A brand-specific graphic device, or nonepractice
• Fine grain at low opacity if a texture is neededpractice