Rectangle size estimation guide.
Pixactly asks for simple rectangles, but simple does not mean easy. A rectangle has two dimensions, one proportion, and a position on the canvas. A reliable drawing process helps you make all three decisions before your hand starts moving.
Step 1: classify the shape
Before thinking about exact pixels, decide what kind of rectangle the target describes. Is it almost square? Is it wide and shallow? Is it tall and narrow? This first classification prevents obvious proportion errors. If the target is 260px by 90px, your rectangle should feel like a banner before it feels like a precise number.
Step 2: choose a width anchor
Width is usually easier to estimate because most screens provide more horizontal landmarks. Compare the target width with the visible canvas, the center line of the viewport, and any mental reference sizes you know. Decide where the right edge should land before you draw. If you start dragging without that anchor, your hand may keep moving until the shape feels "about right," which often overshoots.
Step 3: add height deliberately
Height should not be an afterthought. Once the width is planned, imagine the target height as a separate distance. Compare it with familiar controls: 44px to 56px for buttons, 80px to 120px for small media blocks, and 160px or more for card-like shapes. This keeps the rectangle from becoming accidentally flat or bulky.
Step 4: check proportion before release
Just before releasing the pointer, glance at the whole shape. Does it still match the category you chose in step one? If the target was wide and shallow, the rectangle should not look like a card. If the target was close to square, neither dimension should dominate. This last visual check catches many errors before the round is scored.
Step 5: review the result
After scoring, compare the real target with the drawn rectangle. Do not only look at whether the total score was good. Ask which step failed. Was the initial category wrong? Was the width anchor too far out? Did the height collapse? Naming the failed step gives you a clear adjustment for the next round.