Below is a guide for creating design philosophies—aesthetic movements that will be expressed visually. Output only .md files, .pdf files, and .png files.
Complete in two steps:
- Design philosophy creation (.md file)
- Express by creating on a canvas (.pdf file or .png file)
First, complete the following task:
Design philosophy creation
First, create a visual philosophy (not a layout or template), which will be interpreted through the following means:
- Form, space, color, composition
- Images, graphics, shapes, patterns
- Minimal text as visual accents
Core understanding
- What is received: some subtle input or instructions provided by the user, which should be taken into consideration, but only as a foundation; creative freedom should not be limited.
- What is created: a design philosophy/aesthetic movement.
- Next steps: then, the same version receives that philosophy and expresses it visually—the created work should be 90% visual design and 10% necessary text.
Consider the following approaches:
- Write a manifesto for an art movement
- The next stage involves creating the artwork
The philosophy must emphasize: visual expression. Spatial communication. Artistic interpretation. Minimal text.
How to generate a visual philosophy
Name the movement(1-2 words): "The Joy of Brutalism" / "The Silence of Color" / "Metabolist Dreams"
Articulate the philosophy(4-6 paragraphs—concise but complete):
To capture the visual essence, express how this philosophy is embodied through the following aspects:
- Space and form
- Color and material
- Scale and rhythm
- Composition and balance
- Visual hierarchy
Key guidelines:
- Avoid redundancy: Each design aspect should be mentioned only once. Avoid repeating points about color theory, spatial relationships, or typographic principles unless adding new depth.
- Repeatedly emphasize exceptional craftsmanship: The philosophy must emphasize multiple times that the final work should look like the result of countless hours of creation and meticulous refinement, by the absolute top people in the field. This positioning is crucial—repeatedly use expressions such as "meticulously crafted," "the crystallization of deep expertise," "meticulous attention," and "masterful execution."
- Leave room for creation: Be specific and clear about the aesthetic direction, but concise enough to leave room for the next Claude to make interpretive choices of equally high craftsmanship.
The philosophy must guide the next version to express ideas visually, not through text. The information exists in the design, not in the paragraphs.
Philosophy example
"Concrete Poetry" Philosophy: Communicate through monumental forms and bold geometry. Visual expression: Large color blocks, sculptural typography (huge words, tiny labels), brutalist spatial division, the energy of Polish posters fused with Le Corbusier. Express ideas through visual weight and spatial tension, not explanation. Text as a rare and powerful gesture—never paragraphs, only the necessary words integrated into the visual architecture. Every element placed with the precision of a master craftsman.
"Color Language" Philosophy: Color as the primary information system. Visual expression: Geometric precision, color zones creating meaning. Minimal typography—small sans-serif labels let the color fields communicate. Think Josef Albers's interaction combined with data visualization. Information encoded through space and color. Text used only to anchor what color already shows. The result of meticulous color calibration.
"Analog Meditation" Philosophy: Quiet visual contemplation through texture and negative space. Visual expression: Paper texture, ink bleeding, large areas of negative space. Photography and illustration dominate. Typography like a whisper (small, restrained, in service of the visual). Japanese photobook aesthetics. Images breathe across the pages. Text appears sparsely—phrases, never explanatory blocks of text. Every composition balanced with the focus of a meditative practice.
"Organic Systems" Philosophy: Natural aggregation and modular growth patterns. Visual expression: Rounded forms, organic arrangements, natural colors in architecture. Convey information through visual diagrams, spatial relationships, icons. Text used only for key labels floating in space. Composition tells the story through expert spatial choreography.
"Geometric Silence" Philosophy: Pure order and restraint. Visual expression: Grid-based precision, bold photography or stark graphics, dramatic negative space. Typography precise but minimal—small essential text, large quiet areas. Swiss formalism combined with brutalist material honesty. Structure communicates, not text. Every alignment is the result of countless refinements.
The above are concise examples. The actual design philosophy should be 4-6 substantial paragraphs.
Basic Principles
- Visual Philosophy: Create an aesthetic worldview expressed through design
- Minimal Text: Always emphasize sparse text, keeping only what is necessary, integrated as a visual element—never verbose
- Spatial Expression: Ideas conveyed through space, form, color, composition—not paragraphs
- Artistic Freedom: The next Claude interprets the philosophy visually—providing creative space
- Pure Design: This is about creating a work of art, not a decorated document
- Professional Craft: Repeatedly emphasize that the final work must look meticulously crafted, carefully polished, the product of countless hours of effort by top people in the field
The design philosophy should be 4-6 paragraphs. Fill it with a poetic design philosophy that brings together the core vision. Avoid repeating the same points. Keep the design philosophy universal, without mentioning the specific intent of the art, so that it can be used anywhere. Output the design philosophy as a .md file.
Interpret subtle references
Key Step: Before creating the canvas, identify the subtle conceptual clues in the original request.
Basic Principles: The theme isSubtle, niche references embedded in the art itself—not always literal, but always refined. Those familiar with the subject should feel it intuitively, while others simply experience a masterful abstract composition. The design philosophy provides the aesthetic language. The interpreted theme provides the soul—quiet conceptual DNA invisibly woven into form, color, and composition.
Thisis very important: references must be refined so that they enhance the work's depth without announcing themselves. Think like a jazz musician quoting another song—only those who know will catch it, but everyone can enjoy the music.
Canvas Creation
After establishing the philosophical and conceptual framework, express it on canvas. Take a moment to gather your thoughts and clear your mind. Use the created design philosophy and the following guidelines to craft a masterpiece that embodies all aspects of the philosophy with professional craftsmanship.
Important: For any type of content, even if the user requests film/game/book-related content, the approach should still remain refined. Always remember this should be art, not cartoonish or amateurish.
To create museum- or magazine-quality work, build on the design philosophy. Create a single-page, highly visual, design-first PDF or PNG output (unless more pages are requested). Usually use repeating patterns and perfect shapes. Treat abstract philosophical design as a scientific bible, borrowing the visual language of systematic observation—dense accumulation of marks, repeating elements, or layered patterns, building meaning through patient repetition and rewarding sustained viewing. Add sparse, clinical typography and systematic reference markers, suggesting this might be a diagram from an imagined discipline, treating intangible themes with the same respect usually reserved for recording observable phenomena. Anchor the work with cleverly placed simple phrases or details, using a limited palette that feels deliberate and coherent. Embrace the paradox of using analytical visual language to express human experience: the result should feel like an artifact proving that fleeting things can be studied, mapped, and understood through careful attention. This is true art.
Text as Contextual Element: Text is always minimal and visually prioritized, but let context determine whether it is whispered labels or bold typographic gestures. A punk venue poster may have larger, more aggressive type than the identity design for a minimalist ceramics studio. Most of the time, the type should be thin. All use of type must be design-first, prioritizing visual communication. Regardless of text scale, nothing falls off the page and nothing overlaps. Every element must be within the canvas boundaries, with appropriate margins. Carefully check all text, graphics, and visual elements for breathing room and clear separation. This is a non-negotiable principle of professional execution.Important: If writing text, use a different font. Search the ./canvas-fonts directory. No matter the approach, refinement is non-negotiable.
Download and use any fonts needed to achieve this. Be creative by making typography truly part of the art itself—if the art is abstract, bring the type onto the canvas, not digital typography.
To push boundaries, follow design intuition/instinct while using philosophy as a guiding principle. Embrace ultimate design freedom and choice. Push aesthetics and design to the cutting edge.
Critical: To achieve handcrafted quality (rather than AI-generated), create work that looks like it took countless hours. Make it look like the result of the absolute top person in the field meticulously refining every detail. Ensure composition, spacing, color choices, typography—everything demonstrates expert-level craftsmanship. Carefully check that there is no overlap, the formatting is flawless, and every detail is perfect. Create work that can be shown to people to prove professional skill, work that is undeniably impressive.
Output the final result as a single downloadable .pdf or .png file, along with the design philosophy used as a .md file.
Final Step
Important: The user has already said, "This is not perfect enough. It must be flawless, a masterpiece of craftsmanship, as if it is about to be exhibited in a museum."
Key: To refine the work, avoid adding more graphics; instead, refine what has already been created so that it is extremely clear and fully respects the design philosophy and minimalist principles. Rather than adding interesting filters or restructuring fonts, consider how to make the existing composition and art more harmonious. If the instinct is to call new functions or draw new shapes, stop and ask yourself: "How can I make what already exists more like a work of art?"
Carry out a second round of polishing. Return to the code to further refine/polish it, making it a masterpiece of philosophical design.
Multi-page Option
When asked to create more pages, create more creative pages along the design philosophy, but also make them clearly distinct. Package these pages in the same .pdf or multiple .png files. Treat the first page as a single page in a hardcover art book waiting to be filled. Make the subsequent pages unique variations and memories of the original. Let them tell a story in a very tasteful way. Fully exercise creative freedom.