If your JPEG illustration or EPS file was rejected with “Content does not meet our minimum quality standards,” it may be because of one of the following issues:
Misaligned or misplaced objects
Elements of the illustration are positioned in a way that detracts from the usability of the content for a customer.
Unacceptable Example:
This illustration of a monthly calendar (above) would be unacceptable due to the misalignment of the “16” in the center. In cases such as these, where misaligned or misplaced objects appear to be an unintentional error that detracts from the usability of the content, illustrations are rejected for Design Composition.
Cropping errors
Image is cropped in a way that detracts from the image and appears to be an unintentional error.
Unacceptable Example:
The image above (submitted with the title “Blue eye icon on aqua background”) is cropped in an off-center alignment that cuts off a portion of the icon. This decreases the usability of the image for a customer. Because of this issue, this icon would be rejected for Design Composition.
Backwards text
Image contains text that appears to be unintentionally backwards and detracts from the usefulness of the design.
Unacceptable Example:
This Sugar Free icon (above) shows a sack of sugar with the text “Sugar” displayed backwards. This unintentional error decreases the usability of the image for a customer. Because of this issue, this icon would be rejected for Design Composition.
We Recommend
When creating an illustration, use design composition techniques such as:
White Space: Strategically incorporate white space (empty space) into your designs. This can balance out more detailed, complex parts of your composition with neutral empty space so that your illustration is presented in a visually favorable way to a customer.
Alignment: Aligning your elements in a logical way helps to create visual order in your designs. This is especially important for illustrations with a mix of many different elements, such as graphics, type, and photographic elements.
Cropping: Keeping white space and alignment in mind, crop your illustration in such a way that maximizes its usefulness for a customer. Well-cropped illustrations can also help present your design in a visually favorable way to a customer.
Before submitting your illustration, ask yourself:
Are all there any elements in my illustration that are misaligned or misplaced?
Is my illustration cropped in a way that cuts off a portion of the illustration, potentially decreasing the usability of the image for a customer?
Does my illustration contain any text that is unintentionally displayed backwards?
If you don’t understand the reason for the rejection of your images or if you need additional clarification, you can always contact contributor support.