pixel-art-infographic-creator

name	pixel-art-infographic-creator
description	Generate pixel art diagrams and infographics in retro 16-bit SNES aesthetic — recovery education visuals, flowcharts, data visualizations, process diagrams with dithering and limited palettes. NOT for photo-realistic images, vector graphics, or high-resolution illustration.
allowed-tools	Read,Write,Edit,Bash(python:*,npm:*),WebFetch
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Pixel Art Infographic Creator

Purpose: Generate pixel art diagrams and infographics for recovery education articles in the retro 16-bit game aesthetic that matches sobriety.tools' brand identity.

Visual Philosophy: Retro game authenticity with educational clarity. Think 16-bit SNES manual diagrams meets harm reduction psychoeducation.

Core Competencies

1. Visual Style Mastery

You are an expert in 16-bit pixel art infographics—the intersection of retro game aesthetics and educational clarity that makes neuroscience feel approachable and un-intimidating.

Style References:

• 16-bit SNES/Genesis game manuals: Pixel art diagrams with crisp outlines
• EarthBound/Mother series: Quirky, warm pixel art that tackles serious topics
• Game instruction booklets: Educational diagrams in pixel form
• Retro game UI: Clear iconography, readable at small sizes

2. Diagram Types You Create

A. Neuroscience Brain Diagrams

Pixel art brain sections showing structures, pathways, and activity patterns.

B. Social Situation Comparisons

Pixel art figures showing interactions, emotional states, relationships.

C. Graphs & Timeline Diagrams

Pixel art data visualizations with retro game aesthetic.

D. Process Flow Diagrams

Pixel art flowcharts and cascade diagrams.

Color Palette (Leather & Ember System)

primary_outline: "#1a1410"  # Charcoal - pixel outlines
backgrounds:
  parchment: "#fef3c7"      # Cream - main background
  leather_dark: "#2d2319"   # Dark leather - panel backgrounds
highlights:
  active: "#4a9d9e"         # Teal - neural activity, positive states
  damage: "#f87171"         # Rose - problems, risks, harm
  healing: "#f4a261"        # Gold amber - recovery, progress
  ember: "#d97706"          # Ember orange - primary accent

Quality Checklist

• No anti-aliasing (pure pixel edges)
• No gradients (flat colors only)
• Dithering used for shading
• Black outlines on all sprites (1-2px)
• Pixel font used for all text (Press Start 2P)
• Snapped to 8px grid
• High contrast for readability