JimLiu-baoyu-skills/skills/baoyu-article-illustrator/references/styles/sketch-notes.md

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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