When should you use a billboard layout?

• A. When you need to display a photo or image that users need to review for completing their work
• B. Use billboards when you need a decorative element that displays an overlay of content on top of an image or video
• C. Use them to draw the attention of your users to tasks that they have to complete ASAP
• D. Billboards should be avoided in most apps

Answer: (B)

Billboard layouts are used to overlay content on top of a media surface, creating a decorative yet contextual layer while the underlying image or video remains visible. This approach lets you present titles, descriptions, actions, or other UI elements directly on top of the media, which is why the correct choice describes an overlay on an image or video. It wouldn’t be the right fit for simply displaying a photo for review, since that task is about the image itself rather than layering information over it. It’s also not primarily about urgencies—that role is better served by alerts or banners—and billboards are a useful design option when you want to enrich media with layered content.