Catalog Media Refresh

The catalog media system was refreshed so product artwork loads from local optimized assets instead of depending on scattered source images. This keeps the catalog faster, more predictable, and easier to maintain when new packs are added.

What changed

Product thumbnails, cover images, homepage images, and social previews now follow a more consistent structure. The catalog can use compact thumbnails for browsing, larger cover art on product pages, and dedicated homepage variants where performance matters most.

The change also reduced deployment risk. If a product references an image that is missing from the repository, the validation scripts can catch it before release instead of letting a broken image reach the public catalog.

Why it matters

Sound products rely on visual recognition. Consistent artwork helps visitors distinguish full packs, Lite versions, sample packs, tools, and legacy archive items without reading every detail first.

The same media pipeline will be used for future releases so new product pages can ship with matching thumbnail quality, stable dimensions, and predictable loading behavior.