What is the proper way to size and scale the background image and centered icon in the hero section of a Webflow site? Specifically, how can I ensure that the images remain proportionate and do not become distorted when the window size changes?

To properly size and scale the background image and centered icon in the hero section of a Webflow site, you can use a combination of CSS techniques and Webflow's built-in responsive design features. By following these steps, you can ensure that the images remain proportionate and do not become distorted when the window size changes.

1. Background Image:
- Choose a high-resolution image that can scale well without losing quality.
- In the Webflow Designer, select the hero section and go to the Styles panel.
- Set the background image by either using the background-image property or by using the Background Image option in the Style panel.
- To ensure the image does not become distorted, select the "Cover" option in the "Position" dropdown. This will scale the image to cover the entire section without stretching it.
- Use the "Position" dropdown to choose "Center" so that the image remains centered within the section.

2. Centered Icon:
- Add an empty container element inside the hero section where you want the centered icon to appear.
- Add the icon you wish to use as a background image or use an inline SVG.
- Apply the necessary styling for the icon element (e.g., width, height, color, etc.).
- To center the icon both vertically and horizontally, select the container element and go to the Styles panel.
- Set the display property to "flex" to activate Flexbox alignment options.
- Use the justify-content property to center the icon horizontally by selecting the "Center" option.
- Use the align-items property to center the icon vertically by selecting the "Center" option.

3. Responsive Design:
- To ensure that the images remain proportionate and scale properly across different screen sizes, you can use Webflow's responsive design features.
- In the Webflow Designer, select the hero section and go to the Settings panel.
- Toggle the "Auto" option in the width setting to allow the section to adjust its width based on the screen size.
- Use media queries to define specific styles for different screen sizes (e.g., mobile, tablet, desktop).
- For the background image, you can create different image sizes or use the "Background Images" feature in the Styles panel to define alternative images for different screen sizes.
- For the centered icon, you can use percentage-based widths and heights or use Flexbox's responsiveness to adjust the size and centering of the icon based on the screen size.

By following these guidelines, you can ensure that the background image and centered icon in your hero section will remain proportionate and not become distorted as the window size changes.