baoyu-article-illustrator

# Article Illustrator

Analyze articles, identify illustration positions, generate images with Type × Style consistency.

## Two Dimensions

| Dimension | Controls | Examples |
|-----------|----------|----------|
| **Type** | Information structure, layout | infographic, scene, flowchart, comparison, framework, timeline |
| **Style** | Visual aesthetics, mood | notion, warm, minimal, blueprint, watercolor, elegant |

Type × Style can be freely combined. Example: `--type infographic --style blueprint`

## Illustration Purpose

Auto-detected during content analysis. Influences type/style recommendations.

| Purpose | Description | Best Types |
|---------|-------------|------------|
| **information** | Help understand abstract concepts | infographic, flowchart, comparison |
| **visualization** | Turn abstract ideas into concrete visuals | framework, comparison, infographic |
| **imagination** | Create atmosphere, spark imagination | scene, timeline |

## Type Gallery

| Type | Best For |
|------|----------|
| `infographic` | Data, metrics, technical articles |
| `scene` | Narratives, personal stories, emotional content |
| `flowchart` | Tutorials, workflows, processes |
| `comparison` | Side-by-side, before/after, options |
| `framework` | Methodologies, models, architecture |
| `timeline` | History, progress, evolution |

## Styles

See [references/styles.md](references/styles.md) for:
- **Core Styles**: Simplified tier for quick selection (vector, minimal-flat, sci-fi, hand-drawn, editorial, scene)
- **Style Gallery**: Full 20+ style options with descriptions
- **Auto Selection**: Content signals → Type/Style recommendations
- **Compatibility Matrix**: Type × Style combinations

## Workflow

```
Progress:
- [ ] Step 1: Pre-check
  - [ ] 1.5 Load preferences (EXTEND.md) ⛔ BLOCKING
  - [ ] 1.0 Reference images ⚠️ (if provided)
  - [ ] 1.2-1.4 Config questions (1 AskUserQuestion, max 4 Qs)
- [ ] Step 2: Setup & Analyze
- [ ] Step 3: Confirm Settings (1 AskUserQuestion, m