diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index f158278..7e358ff 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -13,3 +13,10 @@ check_ssh*.exp
 
 # Generated local artifacts
 .DS_Store
+
+# Non-canonical local references
+new_redesign/
+dsu-design-audit.md
+
+# Superseded visual QA screenshots; keep qa7-full tracked
+reports/screenshots/2026-05-20/*.png