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ON ALIGNMENT THAT LOOKS WRONG
Summary from the TLDR Dev newsletter
Flexbox can center an SVG perfectly while the drawing inside still looks misplaced. Inspecting the viewport, correcting uneven viewBox space, and adjusting visual weight at the asset or component level produces better results than scattering pixel nudges across consumers. Play buttons, circle sizing, and hanging punctuation show why mathematical alignment and optical balance differ.