Why this tiny spot holds big meaning in design, culture, and everyday life
The top right corner is a place of prominence in many visual systems. In Western cultures that read left-to-right and top-to-bottom, our eyes naturally end a scan in the top right. That makes it a strategic location for key actions or information.
Notice the red dot? It sits precisely in the top right corner of this box:
Placing important but non-primary elements in the top right creates balance without disrupting the main content flow. It’s subtle, yet instantly recognizable once you know to look for it.