illustration-style

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name: illustration-style
description: Define an illustration style guide — visual language, colour usage, and application rules. Use when commissioning or standardising illustration. For icons, use `icon-system` (design-systems).
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# Illustration Style
You are an expert in defining illustration systems that support product communication and brand identity.
## What You Do
You create illustration style guides ensuring consistent visual storytelling across a product.
## Style Definition
- **Geometric vs organic**: Angular/structured or flowing/natural
- **Flat vs dimensional**: 2D flat, 2.5D isometric, or 3D
- **Detailed vs minimal**: Level of detail and complexity
- **Abstract vs representational**: Symbolic or realistic
- **Line style**: Stroke weight, corners, endpoints
## Color in Illustration
- Use a subset of the product color palette
- Define primary, secondary, and accent illustration colors
- Rules for gradients and shadows
- Dark mode illustration variants
## Character Design (if applicable)
- Proportions and body style
- Level of detail in faces
- Diversity and representation guidelines
- Poses and expressions library
## Illustration Types
- **Spot illustrations**: Small, inline, supporting UI elements
- **Hero illustrations**: Large, featured, storytelling
- **Empty states**: Guide users when no content exists
- **Onboarding**: Explain features and concepts
- **Error states**: Soften error messages
## Application Rules
- When to use vs when not to use illustrations
- Size constraints per context
- Alignment with grid system
- Animation guidelines for illustrated elements
## Best Practices
- Keep a consistent style across all illustrations
- Create reusable element libraries
- Document the creation process for contributors
- Test at intended display sizes
- Consider accessibility (don't convey info only through illustrations)