helloianneo/ian-xiaohei-illustrations

What it solves

It transforms abstract concepts, logic flows, and metaphors from Chinese articles, blogs, and Notion documents into minimalist, hand-drawn, and slightly surreal illustrations. It prevents AI from simply adding generic decorative images by forcing it to visualize specific "cognitive anchors" or key intellectual actions within a text.

How it works

As a Codex Skill, the project provides a structured framework for an AI Agent to:

1. Analyze a text to identify key viewpoints, cognitive shifts, or process structures.
2. Create a "shot list" of 4-8 specific image ideas.
3. Assign a structure type (e.g., Workflow, Contrast, Concept Metaphor) and invent a low-tech physical metaphor for the idea.
4. Use a specific visual identity called "Xiaohei" (a simple black character) who must actively participate in the action of the illustration.
5. Generate 16:9 PNG images with a pure white background, thin black hand-drawn lines, and minimal red, orange, or blue Chinese annotations.

Who it’s for

• Writers of Chinese knowledge-based content, methodology articles, and AI workflow guides.
• Content creators who want a distinct, personal visual style that is lighter and more surreal than traditional PPT infographics.
• Users of Codex who want a stable, reusable visual language for their content production.

Highlights

• Cognitive-first approach: Focuses on drawing the "action" of a thought rather than just decorating a page.
• Consistent Visual IP: Uses the "Xiaohei" character to ensure a cohesive look across different illustrations.
• ‘Low-tech’ Surrealism: Employs a clean, hand-drawn aesthetic with high whitespace and minimal color accents.
• Structured Workflow: Includes a full pipeline from text analysis and shot-listing to QA checklists for style consistency.