diff --git a/echo/docs/style-guides/frontend_spacing.md b/echo/docs/style-guides/frontend_spacing.md
index 85a70526..4c4d5bee 100644
--- a/echo/docs/style-guides/frontend_spacing.md
+++ b/echo/docs/style-guides/frontend_spacing.md
@@ -113,6 +113,10 @@ Standard page padding should be responsive:
    </Stack>
    ```
 
+## Default Boldness
+
+When making spacing changes, prefer bold, visually obvious values over subtle ones. For example, when adding top padding to a page container, use a large value like `pt="8rem"` rather than a subtle `pt="md"`. Spacing should feel intentional and impactful — not barely noticeable. When in doubt, go bigger.
+
 ## Notes
 
 - Use fixed gap values as they don't support responsive parameters
diff --git a/echo/frontend/src/routes/project/ProjectsHome.tsx b/echo/frontend/src/routes/project/ProjectsHome.tsx
index e260c37a..b656cbb4 100644
--- a/echo/frontend/src/routes/project/ProjectsHome.tsx
+++ b/echo/frontend/src/routes/project/ProjectsHome.tsx
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ export const ProjectsHomeRoute = () => {
 		)?.flatMap((page) => page.projects) ?? [];
 
 	return (
-		<Container>
+		<Container pt="8rem">
 			<Stack>
 				<Group justify="space-between">
 					<Group align="center">