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Outline Template
Standard structure for slide deck outlines with style instructions.
Outline Format
# Slide Deck Outline
**Topic**: [topic description]
**Style**: [preset name OR "custom"]
**Dimensions**: [texture] + [mood] + [typography] + [density]
**Audience**: [target audience]
**Language**: [output language]
**Slide Count**: N slides
**Generated**: YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm
---
<STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>
Design Aesthetic: [2-3 sentence description combining dimension characteristics]
Background:
Texture: [from texture dimension]
Base Color: [from mood dimension palette]
Typography:
Headlines: [from typography dimension - describe visual appearance]
Body: [from typography dimension - describe visual appearance]
Color Palette:
Primary Text: [Name] ([Hex]) - [usage]
Background: [Name] ([Hex]) - [usage]
Accent 1: [Name] ([Hex]) - [usage]
Accent 2: [Name] ([Hex]) - [usage]
Visual Elements:
- [element 1 from texture + mood combination]
- [element 2 with rendering guidance]
- ...
Density Guidelines:
- Content per slide: [from density dimension]
- Whitespace: [from density dimension]
Style Rules:
Do: [guidelines from dimension combinations]
Don't: [anti-patterns from dimension combinations]
</STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS>
---
[Slide entries follow...]
Building STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS from Dimensions
When using custom dimensions or presets, build STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS by combining:
1. Design Aesthetic
Combine characteristics from all four dimensions into 2-3 sentences:
| Texture | Contribution |
|---|---|
| clean | "Clean, digital precision with crisp edges" |
| grid | "Technical grid overlay with engineering precision" |
| organic | "Hand-drawn feel with soft textures" |
| pixel | "Chunky pixel aesthetic with 8-bit charm" |
| paper | "Aged paper texture with vintage character" |
| Mood | Contribution |
|---|---|
| professional | "Professional navy and gold palette" |
| warm | "Warm earth tones creating approachable atmosphere" |
| cool | "Cool analytical blues and grays" |
| vibrant | "Bold, high-saturation colors with energy" |
| dark | "Deep cinematic backgrounds with glowing accents" |
| neutral | "Minimal grayscale sophistication" |
2. Background
From references/dimensions/texture.md:
- Texture description
- Base color from mood palette
3. Typography
From references/dimensions/typography.md:
- Headline visual description (NOT font names)
- Body text visual description (NOT font names)
Important: Describe appearance for image generation: "bold geometric sans-serif with perfect circular O shapes" NOT "Inter font".
4. Color Palette
From references/dimensions/mood.md:
- Copy the palette specifications for the selected mood
- Include hex codes and usage notes
5. Visual Elements
Combine texture and mood characteristics:
| Combination | Visual Elements |
|---|---|
| clean + professional | Clean charts, outlined icons, structured grids |
| grid + cool | Technical schematics, dimension lines, blueprints |
| organic + warm | Hand-drawn icons, brush strokes, doodles |
| pixel + vibrant | Pixel art icons, retro game elements |
| paper + warm | Vintage stamps, aged elements, sepia overlays |
6. Density Guidelines
From references/dimensions/density.md:
- Content per slide limits
- Whitespace requirements
- Element count guidelines
7. Style Rules
Combine dimension-specific rules:
Do rules by texture:
- clean: Maintain sharp edges, use grid alignment
- grid: Show precise measurements, use technical diagrams
- organic: Allow imperfection, layer with subtle overlaps
- pixel: Keep aliased edges, use chunky elements
- paper: Add subtle aging effects, use warm tones
Don't rules by texture:
- clean: Don't use hand-drawn elements
- grid: Don't use organic curves
- organic: Don't use perfect geometry
- pixel: Don't smooth edges
- paper: Don't use bright digital colors
Cover Slide Template
## Slide 1 of N
**Type**: Cover
**Filename**: 01-slide-cover.png
// NARRATIVE GOAL
[What this slide achieves in the story arc]
// KEY CONTENT
Headline: [main title]
Sub-headline: [supporting tagline]
// VISUAL
[Detailed visual description - specific elements, composition, mood]
// LAYOUT
Layout: [optional: layout name from gallery, e.g., title-hero]
[Composition, hierarchy, spatial arrangement]
Content Slide Template
## Slide X of N
**Type**: Content
**Filename**: {NN}-slide-{slug}.png
// NARRATIVE GOAL
[What this slide achieves in the story arc]
// KEY CONTENT
Headline: [main message - narrative, not label]
Sub-headline: [supporting context]
Body:
- [point 1 with specific detail]
- [point 2 with specific detail]
- [point 3 with specific detail]
// VISUAL
[Detailed visual description]
// LAYOUT
Layout: [optional: layout name from gallery]
[Composition, hierarchy, spatial arrangement]
Back Cover Slide Template
## Slide N of N
**Type**: Back Cover
**Filename**: {NN}-slide-back-cover.png
// NARRATIVE GOAL
[Meaningful closing - not just "thank you"]
// KEY CONTENT
Headline: [memorable closing statement or call-to-action]
Body: [optional summary points or next steps]
// VISUAL
[Visual that reinforces the core message]
// LAYOUT
Layout: [optional: layout name from gallery]
[Clean, impactful composition]
STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS Block
The <STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS> block is the SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH for style information in this outline.
| Section | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Design Aesthetic | Overall visual direction | Combined from all dimensions |
| Background | Base color and texture details | texture + mood dimensions |
| Typography | Font descriptions (visual, not names) | typography dimension |
| Color Palette | Named colors with hex codes and usage | mood dimension |
| Visual Elements | Graphic elements with rendering instructions | texture + mood dimensions |
| Density Guidelines | Content limits and whitespace | density dimension |
| Style Rules | Do/Don't guidelines | Combined from dimensions |
Important:
- Typography descriptions must describe visual appearance (e.g., "rounded sans-serif", "bold geometric") since image generators cannot use font names
- Prompts should extract STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS from this outline, NOT re-read style files
Preset → Dimensions Reference
When using a preset, look up dimensions in references/dimensions/presets.md:
| Preset | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| blueprint | grid + cool + technical + balanced |
| sketch-notes | organic + warm + handwritten + balanced |
| corporate | clean + professional + geometric + balanced |
| minimal | clean + neutral + geometric + minimal |
| ... | See presets.md for full mapping |
Section Dividers
Use --- (horizontal rule) between:
- Header metadata and STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS
- STYLE_INSTRUCTIONS and first slide
- Each slide entry
Slide Numbering
- Cover is always Slide 1
- Content slides use sequential numbers
- Back Cover is always final slide (N)
- Filename prefix matches slide position:
01-,02-, etc.
Filename Slugs
Generate meaningful slugs from slide content:
| Slide Type | Slug Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Cover | cover |
01-slide-cover.png |
| Content | {topic-slug} |
02-slide-problem-statement.png |
| Back Cover | back-cover |
10-slide-back-cover.png |
Slug rules:
- Kebab-case (lowercase, hyphens)
- Derived from headline or main topic
- Maximum 30 characters
- Unique within deck