generate-nova-technical-exploded-view-poster

name	Generate Nova Technical Exploded-View Poster
description	Creates a minimalist technical exploded-view poster of the Nova edge device for Anthropic's internal engineering handbook. Displays at least 5 hardware layers (Casing, Thermal Unit, PCB, Battery, Interface) with official Anthropic brand colors, typography, and design standards. Outputs a PNG poster and a JSON file with applied brand color hex values and heading font name.

Overview

This skill generates a technical exploded-view poster of the Nova device that adheres to Anthropic's official brand guidelines and design standards. The poster maintains a minimalist, low-saturation aesthetic with clean typography and precise color application.

Anthropic Brand Color Palette (Ground-Truth)

• Background (Identity Light): #faf9f5
• Corporate Dark: #141413
• Primary Brand Accent: #d97757 (Orange)
• Secondary Brand Accent: #6a9bcc (Blue)
• Tertiary Brand Accent: #788c5d (Green)
• Muted Mid Gray (Annotation Lines): #b0aea5
• Heading Font: Inter (or equivalent sans-serif aligned with Anthropic guidelines)

Step 1: Set Up Canvas and Background

• Canvas dimensions: 1200 × 1600 pixels
• Background color: Apply Anthropic Identity Light (#faf9f5)
• Ensure all edges are clean with no gradient overlays or decorative elements

Step 2: Create Title Block

• Position "NOVA" heading in the top-left corner
• Font: Inter, Bold, 64px
• Color: Corporate Dark (#141413)
• Padding: 40px from top and left edges
• Add a subtle underline accent in Primary Brand Accent (#d97757), 3px height, 60px width

Step 3: Build Exploded-View Layers (Center of Poster)

Create five distinct hardware layers, each exploded vertically with consistent spacing:

Layer 1: Outer Casing

• Shape: Rounded rectangle (12px corner radius)
• Color: Corporate Dark (#141413)
• Dimensions: 320 × 200px
• Position: Centered horizontally, starting at Y=250px
• Label: "Casing" in 12px Inter, Corporate Dark
• Add thin border in Muted Mid Gray (#b0aea5), 1.5px

Layer 2: Interface/Connector Assembly

• Shape: Horizontal bar with connector ports
• Color: Primary Brand Accent (#d97757)
• Dimensions: 300 × 40px
• Position: Centered, exploded 180px above Layer 1
• Connector highlights: 3 small circles (8px diameter each) in Corporate Dark
• Label: "Interface & Connectors"

Layer 3: Thermal Management Unit

• Shape: Grid-pattern rectangle (representing heat-sink fins)
• Color: Secondary Brand Accent (#6a9bcc)
• Dimensions: 310 × 60px
• Position: Centered, 120px above Layer 1
• Internal pattern: 5 horizontal lines in white (20% opacity) to suggest fins
• Label: "Thermal Management Unit"

Layer 4: PCB (Main Board)

• Shape: Rectangle with component placeholders
• Color: Tertiary Brand Accent (#788c5d)
• Dimensions: 300 × 80px
• Position: Centered, 40px below Layer 1
• Component dots: 8 small circles (4px) scattered across surface in Corporate Dark (30% opacity)
• Label: "PCB & Processing Core"

Layer 5: Battery Module

• Shape: Rounded rectangle
• Color: Secondary Brand Accent (#6a9bcc)
• Dimensions: 280 × 70px
• Position: Centered, 140px below Layer 4
• Battery terminals: 2 small rectangles (15 × 8px) at top in Primary Brand Accent (#d97757)
• Label: "Battery Module"

Step 4: Add Annotation Leader Lines and Labels

• Leader line color: Muted Mid Gray (#b0aea5)
• Leader line weight: 1px (thin, as specified)
• Annotation style:
  • Draw leader lines from each layer to the right margin
  • Place technical specifications beside each line in 11px Inter, Corporate Dark
  • Example annotations: "Aluminum alloy, 2.1mm thickness", "Passive cooling matrix", "2-layer substrate", etc.
  • Keep annotations concise and technical

Step 5: Add Technical Details and Connectors

• Highlight key interaction points (ports, buttons) in Primary Brand Accent (#d97757)
• Use 2px strokes for connector outlines
• Add 1–2 dimension lines (showing scale) in Muted Mid Gray with endpoint circles

Step 6: Export Files

File 1: PNG Poster

• Export as /root/nova_technical_poster.png
• Resolution: 1200 × 1600 pixels at 72 DPI
• Format: PNG with full alpha channel support (for clean edges)
• Compression: Standard PNG compression

File 2: Design Parameters JSON

• Export as /root/design_parameters.json
• Use the exact JSON structure provided:

{
  "background_hex": "#faf9f5",
  "corporate_dark_hex": "#141413",
  "primary_accent_hex": "#d97757",
  "secondary_accent_hex": "#6a9bcc",
  "tertiary_accent_hex": "#788c5d",
  "muted_mid_gray_hex": "#b0aea5",
  "applied_heading_font": "Inter"
}

Step 7: Quality Assurance Checklist

• All hex values match ground-truth Anthropic brand guidelines
• Muted Mid Gray is #b0aea5 (not #999999)
• Background is #faf9f5 (not #f5f5f5)
• Primary Accent is #d97757 orange (not #6366f1)
• Corporate Dark is #141413 (not #1a1a1a)
• Secondary Accent and Tertiary Accent values verified
• No neon colors, gradients, or high-intensity "AI" styling applied
• Poster maintains minimalist, low-saturation aesthetic
• Title "NOVA" is clearly visible in top-left
• All 5 hardware layers are distinct and labeled
• Annotation lines are thin (1px) in Muted Mid Gray
• JSON file contains only hex values and heading font name
• Both PNG and JSON files are saved to /root/

Notes

• Keep the overall design clean, technical, and professional
• Avoid decorative elements; prioritize clarity and information hierarchy
• Ensure sufficient contrast between colors and background for readability
• All typography should use Inter or Anthropic-aligned sans-serif
• The exploded view should convey a sense of depth and layer separation without appearing cluttered