The four heights
The same task, four distances: today's deadline, the next reviewer, the stuck moment, the pattern.
Execute — do the immediate task
+Set the card cover for the Design review card to the approved mockup image and scale it so the key…
Execute — do the immediate task
+Set the card cover for the Design review card to the approved mockup image and scale it so the key screen fits. Use the project’s approved mockup file named checkout_v3.png and verify the cover displays correctly on mobile view.
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Improve — make it easier to accept
+Before I apply covers across the board, make them work for reviewers. Use the main art for feature…
Improve — make it easier to accept
+Before I apply covers across the board, make them work for reviewers. Use the main art for feature cards and a simple colored banner for backlog tasks, ensure the focal content is centered, and make sure the cover reads at phone width. Flag any images that are too small or copyrighted.
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Decide — diagnose the stuck moment
+I replaced the Design review cover with a new mockup but now the QA lead says she can’t spot the…
Decide — diagnose the stuck moment
+I changed a cover and the card lost its visual cue
I replaced the Design review cover with a new mockup but now the QA lead says she can’t spot the card during triage. I’m not sure whether the image was scaled incorrectly or whether the wrong file was used. I don’t want triage to slow down. What quick check will tell me if the image is the problem and how to fix it so the card is easily identifiable on mobile?
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Become — change the pattern
+Our board looks messy: some cards have full-bleed screenshots, others small logos, and no-one uses…
Become — change the pattern
+Team searches visually for cards because covers are inconsistent
Our board looks messy: some cards have full-bleed screenshots, others small logos, and no-one uses a naming convention for cover images. People waste time hunting for the right card in standups. What rule or small change can I introduce so covers become reliable signposts instead of noise?
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