# sketch-notes

Soft hand-drawn illustration style with warm, educational feel

## Design Aesthetic

Hand-drawn feel with soft, relaxed brush strokes. Fresh, refined style with minimalist editorial approach. Emphasis on precision, clarity and intelligent elegance while prioritizing warmth, approachability and friendliness.

## Background

- Color: Warm Off-White (#FAF8F0)
- Texture: Subtle paper grain, warm tone

## Color Palette

| Role | Color | Hex | Usage |
|------|-------|-----|-------|
| Background | Warm Off-White | #FAF8F0 | Primary background |
| Primary Text | Deep Charcoal | #2C3E50 | Main elements |
| Alt Text | Deep Brown | #4A4A4A | Secondary elements |
| Accent 1 | Soft Orange | #F4A261 | Highlights, emphasis |
| Accent 2 | Mustard Yellow | #E9C46A | Secondary highlights |
| Accent 3 | Sage Green | #87A96B | Nature, growth concepts |
| Accent 4 | Light Blue | #7EC8E3 | Tech, digital elements |
| Accent 5 | Red Brown | #A0522D | Earthy elements |

## Visual Elements

- Connection lines with hand-drawn wavy feel
- Conceptual abstract icons illustrating ideas
- Color fills don't completely fill outlines (hand-painted feel)
- Simple geometric shapes with rounded corners
- Arrows and pointers with sketchy style
- Doodle decorations: stars, spirals, underlines

## Style Rules

### Do

- Keep layouts open and well-structured
- Emphasize information hierarchy
- Use hand-drawn quality for all elements
- Allow imperfection (slight wobbles add character)
- Layer elements with subtle overlaps

### Don't

- Use perfect geometric shapes
- Create photorealistic elements
- Overcrowd with too many elements
- Use pure white backgrounds
- Make it look computer-generated

## Best For

Educational content, knowledge sharing, technical explanations, tutorials, onboarding materials, friendly articles
