Using Images
When adding images to your simple list, use a detail of the banner on the next page for your thumbnail when possible. This gives the reader a visual reference to the item initially clicked.
The simple list is the most commonly used menu element in our CMS. The goal of this snippet is to present a series of information in a pleasing format with images and brief text.
The simple list element is a visually appealing way to present a list of items that may or may not link to other content. It provides ample room for clear explanation that can preclude additional pages or that can put lower-level pages in proper context.
This is the most flexible of our list elements in that you can use 124-pixel square images or not, can have links or not and can use with a callout or not. Each list item must have a headline and a single paragraph of text, and if you choose to add a link, the entire item becomes a button.
As always, remember: consistency is the key. All items in the list should have images, or none should; all the items should be links, or none should. Keep descriptions about the same length and preferably the depth of the image, if using images.
Simple lists can be used without links to give you a structured list. This can also be a good way to use images within your main content region. It works well for identifying people or places.
When adding images to your simple list, use a detail of the banner on the next page for your thumbnail when possible. This gives the reader a visual reference to the item initially clicked.