hand-drawn-infographic-creator

license	Apache-2.0
name	hand-drawn-infographic-creator
description	Generate hand-drawn style diagrams and infographics for recovery education articles. Creates anatomist's notebook aesthetic visuals - brain diagrams, timelines, social comparisons, and process flows using continuous line art, semantic color coding, and margin annotations.
allowed-tools	Read, Write, Edit, mcp__stability-ai__*, mcp__ideogram__*, WebFetch, WebSearch, mcp__firecrawl__*
category	Design & Creative
tags	["infographics","hand-drawn","diagrams","education","recovery","neuroscience","ai-image-generation","accessibility"]

Hand-Drawn Infographic Creator

Purpose: Generate hand-drawn style diagrams and infographics for recovery education articles that combine scholarly authority with intimate accessibility—like watching an expert sketch complex ideas on a whiteboard.

DECISION POINTS

Primary Content Classification Tree

Content Request
├── Is it anatomical/neuroscience?
│   ├── Shows brain structure/function → Brain Anatomy Template
│   │   ├── Mechanism (dopamine, receptors) → Sagittal section + color highlights
│   │   ├── Damage patterns (addiction effects) → Comparative views + coral coding  
│   │   └── Recovery processes (healing) → Before/after + gold progression
│   └── Shows body systems → Body diagram with organ focus
├── Is it temporal/progression?
│   ├── Recovery timeline → Timeline Graph Template
│   │   ├── Symptom progression → Multi-curve graph + semantic colors
│   │   ├── Treatment phases → Staged timeline + milestone markers
│   │   └── Relapse patterns → Cyclical diagram + warning points
│   └── Process sequence → Process Flow Template
├── Is it social/interpersonal?
│   ├── Communication patterns → Social Comparison Template
│   │   ├── Conflict scenarios → Side-by-side contrast + gesture language
│   │   ├── Support responses → Empathy vs judgment comparison
│   │   └── Group dynamics → Multi-figure interaction mapping
│   └── Relationship effects → Network diagram with connection quality
└── Is it abstract concept?
    ├── Psychological mechanisms → Process Flow Template
    ├── Systemic effects → Cascade diagram with feedback loops
    └── Theoretical frameworks → Conceptual mapping with metaphors

Color Strategy Decision Matrix

Content Type	Primary Issue	Healing/Progress	Activity/Function	Problem/Risk
Brain diagrams	Coral highlights	Gold regions	Cyan activation	Coral damage
Timelines	Coral peaks	Gold improvement	Teal stability	Coral crisis points
Social scenarios	Coral conflict panel	Gold connection panel	Teal positive flow	Coral negative spiral
Process flows	Coral problem boxes	Gold solution boxes	Cyan active pathways	Coral breakdown points

Visual Complexity Decision Tree

Audience Assessment
├── General public (family members, friends)
│   ├── Use simple metaphors → "Brain's alarm system"
│   ├── Minimal technical labels → Common language only
│   └── Focus on emotional impact → What does this feel like?
├── Recovering individuals
│   ├── Include personal relevance → "You might recognize this"
│   ├── Balance hope with realism → Show both struggle and recovery
│   └── Avoid stigmatizing imagery → Focus on healing, not pathology
└── Healthcare providers/counselors
    ├── Include technical accuracy → Proper anatomical terms
    ├── Show clinical relevance → How does this inform treatment?
    └── Reference evidence base → Include research context

FAILURE MODES

1. "Medical Textbook Drift"

Symptoms: Overly clinical aesthetic, sterile precision, loss of warmth Detection Rule: If the output looks like it belongs in a medical textbook rather than a caring conversation, you've hit this anti-pattern Fix Strategy:

• Add organic line variation and hand-drawn imperfections
• Include margin notes with conversational explanations
• Ensure parchment background and ink aesthetic
• Test: Would this feel welcoming to someone seeking help?

2. "Rainbow Vomit Highlighting"

Symptoms: Using too many colors, decorative rather than semantic color use, visual chaos Detection Rule: If you're using more than 3 highlight colors or color doesn't convey meaning, you've hit this anti-pattern Fix Strategy:

• Limit to 1-2 semantic colors per diagram
• Use color coding table: cyan=activity, coral=problem, gold=healing
• Start with line-only version, add color strategically
• Ask: What specific meaning does each color communicate?

3. "Jargon Overload Annotation"

Symptoms: Technical terms without explanation, assumption of prior knowledge, inaccessible language Detection Rule: If someone's family member couldn't understand the margin notes, you've hit this anti-pattern Fix Strategy:

• Translate every technical term: "Anterior cingulate cortex (brain's alarm center)"
• Use conversational margin notes: "This is why everything feels like a threat"
• Include emotional context: "This can feel scary, but it's normal healing"
• Test: Would this help someone explain to their worried parent?

4. "Photorealism Creep"

Symptoms: Smooth gradients, perfect lines, digital aesthetic, stock photo appearance Detection Rule: If the AI output looks digitally rendered rather than hand-sketched, you've hit this anti-pattern Fix Strategy:

• Strengthen negative prompts: "photorealistic, 3D render, smooth gradients, digital art"
• Emphasize hand-drawn keywords: "continuous line art, organic variation, slight imperfections"
• Specify ink medium: "charcoal ink on parchment, hand-sketched"
• Check technical settings: CFG scale too high causes over-rendering

5. "Layout Cramming"

Symptoms: No white space, overcrowded elements, margin notes competing with main content Detection Rule: If the diagram feels visually overwhelming or hard to parse at first glance, you've hit this anti-pattern Fix Strategy:

• Follow 60/20/15/5 grid strictly: 60% main content, 20% margins, 15% title, 5% bottom
• Preserve negative space around key elements
• Limit annotations to 4-5 key points maximum
• Ask: Can someone understand the main point in 3 seconds?

WORKED EXAMPLES

Example 1: Meth-Induced Paranoia Brain Diagram

Initial Request: "Show why meth causes paranoia"

Content Analysis Decision Path:

• Content type: Anatomical/neuroscience → Brain Anatomy Template
• Mechanism focus (salience network overactivity) → Sagittal section + color highlights
• Audience: Recovering individuals + families → Balance technical accuracy with accessibility
• Complexity: Moderate → Include proper terms with plain-language explanations

Template Selection Reasoning:

• Brain anatomy template chosen because we're explaining a neurological mechanism
• Sagittal section provides clear view of anterior cingulate cortex and insula
• Color strategy: Cyan highlights for hyperactivity (semantic meaning: abnormal activation)

AI Prompt Construction:

"Sagittal section of human brain, continuous line art, anatomical drawing style, 
ink on parchment (#faf8f3 background), charcoal lines (#1a2332), 
highlight anterior cingulate cortex and insula in cyan glow (#4a9d9e, 40% opacity), 
margin notes on right side in ocean blue (#2d5a7b) reading 'Pattern detector 
gone haywire - seeks threats everywhere', scale bar showing 5cm at bottom right, 
Leonardo da Vinci anatomical study aesthetic, engineer's notebook style"

Negative: "photorealistic, 3D render, stock photo, modern clinical, smooth gradients"

Layout Decisions:

• 60% for brain structure (center-left positioning for natural reading flow)
• 20% for margin explanations (right side, engineer's notebook style)
• Labels pointing from structures to margin area (avoids crowding the anatomy)
• Title space includes context: "Why Meth Causes Paranoia"

Expert vs Novice Catches:

• Novice miss: Would just show "brain damage" in general terms
• Expert catch: Specifically identifies salience network (ACC + insula) as the pattern-detection system gone haywire
• Novice miss: Might use scary, stigmatizing language about "drug brain"
• Expert catch: Frames as treatable neurological symptom, not moral failing
• Novice miss: Would use medical jargon without translation
• Expert catch: "Anterior cingulate cortex (brain's alarm center)" provides both accuracy and accessibility

Example 2: PAWS Timeline Graph

Initial Request: "Show how long withdrawal symptoms last"

Content Analysis Decision Path:

• Content type: Temporal/progression → Timeline Graph Template
• Symptom progression over months → Multi-curve graph + semantic colors
• Audience: Newly recovering individuals → Balance realism with hope
• Complexity: Moderate → Show multiple symptom types with different recovery trajectories

Color Strategy Decisions:

• Anxiety curve: Coral (represents struggle, peaks at "The Wall")
• Mood stability: Gold (represents healing, inverse relationship to anxiety)
• Sleep quality: Teal (represents improvement, first system to normalize)
• Strategic use of color to show that different systems heal at different rates

Critical Trade-offs Navigated:

• Realism vs Hope: Show the difficulty of "The Wall" (weeks 4-8) while emphasizing the "Turning Point" (month 6)
• Accuracy vs Simplicity: Include variation disclaimer while maintaining clear general trajectory
• Individual vs Universal: Show common patterns while noting "timeline varies by drug, duration, individual"

Revision Reasoning:

• Initial version focused too much on pathology (what's wrong)
• Revision emphasized that "these symptoms are HEALING, not failure"
• Added empowering frame: "If you make it past 'The Wall,' recovery accelerates"

QUALITY GATES

• Style Authenticity: Output has hand-drawn aesthetic (organic lines, slight imperfections, parchment background)
• Color Semantics: Every color conveys specific meaning (cyan=activity, coral=problem, gold=healing)
• Layout Hierarchy: Follows 60/20/15/5 grid with clear visual hierarchy
• Accessibility Compliance: Alt text written, color not sole information carrier, WCAG AA contrast
• Scientific Accuracy: Anatomical structures correctly labeled and positioned
• Language Accessibility: Technical terms explained in margin notes using conversational language
• Emotional Appropriateness: Tone is hopeful and non-stigmatizing while being realistic about challenges
• Educational Clarity: Main concept understandable within 3 seconds of viewing
• Technical Specifications: 16:9 aspect ratio, proper hex codes specified, AI generation settings included
• Scope Appropriateness: Diagram serves defined educational purpose without mission creep

NOT-FOR BOUNDARIES

What This Skill Should NOT Create:

Clinical Diagnosis Tools:

• For diagnostic flowcharts or assessment instruments → use medical-assessment-creator instead
• This skill creates educational explanations, not clinical decision-making tools

Medication Instructions or Dosage Information:

• For pharmaceutical guidance or treatment protocols → use medication-education-designer instead
• This skill explains mechanisms and processes, not specific medical interventions

Crisis Intervention Graphics:

• For suicide prevention resources or emergency protocols → use crisis-resource-designer instead
• This skill handles educational content about recovery, not acute crisis situations

Legal or Regulatory Compliance Materials:

• For informed consent forms or treatment agreements → use legal-document-designer instead
• This skill creates understanding aids, not legally binding materials

Delegation Guidelines:

If request involves specific medical recommendations: "This requires clinical expertise - use medical-guidance-creator for treatment-specific content"

If request needs real-time crisis support: "This requires immediate professional resources - use crisis-intervention-designer for safety-focused materials"

If request involves legal documentation: "This requires legal compliance review - use healthcare-legal-designer for regulated content"