What is a Banner Picture Tile?
What it is not
A banner picture tile is not a micro webpage or poster with all the information on the tile. It is also not for a specific event or have a specific date or time.
How to Request a Banner Picture Tile
There is a supportal form to request a banner picture tile. Once you have submitted a request, a ticket number will be assigned, and the process for having a banner created and published will begin. You will receive emails for approval of the design.
Tile Limitations
- The tile is limited to 4 rotating images.
- Due to the tile displaying on both mobile and desktop, refrain from words like “tap” or “click.” Use words such as “press”
- There is no way to schedule a tile to display at a certain time or stop displaying
- There is no way to sort the tiles based on priority
- Words on a tile: 10
- This is based on a 9th grade reading level for 5 seconds of reading
Tile Information
- Displays on both Mobile App and Desktop Browser
- Displays for 5 seconds
- Able to be linked to a webpage
- ADA compliant due to ALT Text
Tile Properties
- Horizontal
- Dimensions (pixels): 1274 x 408
- Bit Depth: 32
- File Type: PNG
- Words on a tile: 10
- Design style: Modern/Clean
- Icon Style: Flat/Filled or Outline
- Font style: Sans-serif
- CCAC Color Branded
- Contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1
Tile Design Layout & Design
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Icon/Graphic
- Icon should represent what the tile is for. Icon should be simple, clean, flat or outline design.
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Background
- Should not be overwhelming and allow for ADA complaint color contrast.
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Call to Action/"Catch" Text
- A simple statement of text that gets the viewer to want to read/learn more.
- Font should be larger/different font style and more predominant.
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Supplemental Text
- A few words that help get the information across but does not overwhelm the tile with information.
- Font should be smaller than the call-to-action text.
- Do not use the words "Learn More" use a more insightful phrase “Learn more about _____”