Comment by karaterobot

> To me it’s categorically right: Auto Layout specifically is intended to restrict the possible layout options.

Except that you do not need to use Auto Layout if you don't want to mimic the flow of objects inside a flexbox container. You can just use a regular frame, and position things freely within it. Or, you can use an Auto Layout, but then absolutely position arbitrary elements inside that Auto Layout frame if you want. Auto Layout does not restrict a designer's layout options, it only adds to them.