canvas-design

Translate a user brief into a visual philosophy and a one-page canvas artwork.

Updated Nov 26, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/guiledo/dotfiles --skill canvas-design-guiledo
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Skill: canvas-design
Source: https://github.com/guiledo/dotfiles/tree/main/opencode/.config/opencode/skills/canvas-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/guiledo/dotfiles --skill canvas-design-guiledo

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

The canvas-design skill translates abstract design philosophies into tangible visual artifacts, guiding creators through a rigorous two-step workflow that yields museum-quality outputs.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Design Philosophy Creation: craft a visual philosophy (4-6 paragraphs) and identify a subtle reference thread that informs the final artwork.
  • Canvas Creation: express the philosophy on a single-page canvas as a museum-quality PDF or PNG, using repeating patterns, deliberate typography, and restrained composition.
  • Output Readiness: deliver a display-ready artifact along with the guiding philosophy to ensure consistency across iterations.

Quick Start

Use the canvas-design skill to generate a visual philosophy and the accompanying canvas based on the user brief.

Frequently Asked Questions about canvas-design

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I translate a design philosophy into a visual canvas for a poster?

Translating a design philosophy into a visual canvas requires a two-step process: crafting a 4-6 paragraph formal visual philosophy from your brief, then expressing it on a single-page canvas as a museum-quality PDF or PNG.

What is the two-step process for creating museum-grade static visuals?

The two-step process for creating museum-grade static visuals first generates a formal visual philosophy with a named movement, then deduces a subtle reference to produce a polished single-page PDF or PNG artifact.

Can I use this to generate a formal visual philosophy and a single-page PDF?

Yes, you can generate a formal visual philosophy and a single-page PDF by submitting a brief that is deduced into a subtle reference and expressed through repeating patterns, deliberate typography, and restrained composition.

What's the best way to craft art direction for a static visual output?

The best way to craft art direction for a static visual output is applying a rigorous two-step workflow that identifies a subtle reference thread, yielding a display-ready artifact along with the guiding philosophy.

Does this approach require a named movement to produce a polished single-page artifact?

Yes, producing a polished single-page artifact requires a named movement within the visual philosophy to ensure high craftsmanship and consistency across iterations of the final artwork.