Generative Art

STYLEKIT_STYLE_REFERENCE
style_name: Generative Art
style_slug: generative-art
style_source: /styles/generative-art

# Hard Prompt

## When To Use
Use this when you want AI to generate code with strict style consistency. It is the safest default for production UI.

## How To Use
- Copy the full prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, or another coding assistant.
- Append the concrete product/page requirement after the prompt.
- After generation, check the forbidden rules and interaction states before accepting the output.

Strictly follow the style rules below and maintain consistency. No style drift allowed.

## Requirements

- Prioritize style consistency first, then creative extension.
- When conflicts arise, treat prohibitions as the highest priority.
- Self-check before output: verify colors, typography, spacing, and interactions still match this style.

## Style Rules

STYLE: Generative Art
TYPE: Algorithm-driven visual aesthetics

MUST USE:
- Dark background: bg-[#0a0a0a] or bg-neutral-950
- Primary accent: Violet/purple (#7c3aed) as base generative color
- Color palette: Algorithmically derived via HSL rotation from violet base
- Monospace fonts: font-mono for all text (code-art aesthetic)
- SVG geometric shapes as decorative backgrounds
- Dark glass cards: bg-neutral-900/80 backdrop-blur with subtle borders
- Violet glow: shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(124,58,237,0.4)] for interactive elements
- Parameter display: Show seed values, coordinates, algorithm names as UI elements

MUST AVOID:
- Stock photos or raster images
- Light/white backgrounds
- Serif or sans-serif fonts
- Conventional shadows (shadow-md)
- Static lifeless layouts
- Decorative elements that are not procedurally derived

Animation & Interaction Rules:
- Algorithmic Flow: Interactions should reflect parameter computation, simulating noise flow through grid or gradient layer linear displacement.
- Parameter Shifting: On hover, slightly adjust letter-spacing and marker shapes (e.g., square dot rotation), hinting at seed/parameter changes without being flashy.
- Exact Precision: Prefer ease-linear with duration-200, maintaining programmatic, predictable feedback rhythm.
- Mathematical Glow: Glow should have clear geometric edges, avoiding excessive fogging that blurs information hierarchy.

---

# Generative Art Design System

> Algorithm-driven procedural visual aesthetics using mathematical functions, noise textures, and parametric graphics to create unique dynamic interfaces. Ideal for creative coding, data visualization, and art projects.

## Design Philosophy

Generative Art style originates from creative coding and algorithmic aesthetics, where every visual element is generated by mathematical functions and procedural rules.

Core principles:
- Algorithm-driven: colors, shapes, and textures are generated through mathematical functions, not hand-drawn
- Parametric design: output is controlled through seed values, iteration counts, and other parameters
- Order within chaos: Perlin noise, fractals, and particle systems create the intersection of nature and mathematics
- Code as art: monospace fonts and parameter labels hint at the underlying code nature
- Dark canvas: near-black backgrounds make algorithmically generated colors more striking

---

## Token Dictionary (exact class mapping)

### Border
```
Width: border
Color: border-neutral-800
Radius: rounded-xl
```

### Shadow
```
sm: shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(124,58,237,0.15)]
md: shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(124,58,237,0.25)]
lg: shadow-[0_0_40px_rgba(124,58,237,0.4)]
hover: shadow-[0_0_25px_rgba(124,58,237,0.3)]
focus: shadow-[0_0_15px_rgba(124,58,237,0.3)]
```

### Interaction
```
Hover translate: (none)
Hover scale: hover:border-violet-500/30 hover:shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(124,58,237,0.2)]
Hover opacity: (none)
Transition: transition-all duration-300
Active: active:scale-[0.98]
```

### Typefaces
```
Heading: font-mono font-bold
Body: font-mono text-sm
Mono: font-mono
```

### Type scale
```
Hero: text-4xl md:text-6xl lg:text-7xl
H1: text-3xl md:text-5xl
H2: text-2xl md:text-3xl
H3: text-lg md:text-xl
Body: text-sm md:text-base
Small: text-xs
```

### Spacing
```
Section: py-16 md:py-24
Container: px-6 md:px-8
Card: p-6
Gap sm: gap-3
Gap md: gap-6
Gap lg: gap-8
```

### Color roles
```
Background primary: bg-[#0a0a0a]
Background secondary: bg-neutral-900
Background accent: bg-violet-500/10, bg-blue-500/10, bg-teal-500/10
Text primary: text-white
Text secondary: text-neutral-400
Text muted: text-neutral-600
Button primary: bg-violet-600 text-white
Button secondary: bg-transparent text-violet-400 border border-violet-500/40
```

---

## [FORBIDDEN]

These classes are banned in this style. Check for them before returning code:

### Banned classes
- `bg-white`
- `bg-gray-50`
- `bg-gray-100`
- `bg-slate-50`
- `font-serif`
- `font-sans`
- `shadow-sm`
- `shadow-md`
- `shadow-lg`
- `rounded-none`
- `text-gray-900`

### Banned patterns
- matches `^bg-white`
- matches `^bg-gray-[1-3]`
- matches `^bg-slate-[1-3]`
- matches `^shadow-(?!\[)`
- matches `^font-serif`
- matches `^font-sans`

### Why they are banned
- `bg-white`: Generative art uses dark backgrounds only
- `font-serif`: Use monospace fonts for code-art aesthetic
- `font-sans`: Use monospace fonts for code-art aesthetic
- `shadow-md`: Use algorithmic glow shadows: shadow-[0_0_20px_rgba(124,58,237,0.4)]
- `rounded-none`: Use rounded-xl for generative art panels

> WARNING: if your code contains any of the above, replace it before shipping.

---

## [REQUIRED]

### Every button must include
```
px-6 py-3
rounded-lg
font-mono
text-sm
transition-all duration-300
border
```

### Every card must include
```
bg-neutral-900/80
backdrop-blur
border border-neutral-800
rounded-xl
```

### Every input must include
```
bg-neutral-950
border border-neutral-700
rounded-lg
text-neutral-100
font-mono
text-sm
focus:border-violet-500
focus:shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(124,58,237,0.2)]
```

---

## [COMPARE] Generative Art wrong vs right

The wrong examples below stand for generic library defaults that were never adapted to this style. Do not read them as visual suggestions.

### Button

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic component library default, do not copy):
```html
<button class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_BUTTON_DEFAULT}">
  Click me
</button>
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's tokens):
```html
<button class="px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-mono text-sm transition-all duration-300 border bg-violet-600 text-white">
  Click me
</button>
```

### Card

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic card, not adapted to this style):
```html
<div class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_CARD_DEFAULT}">
  <h3>{TITLE}</h3>
</div>
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's card tokens):
```html
<div class="bg-neutral-900/80 backdrop-blur border border-neutral-800 rounded-xl p-6">
  <h3 class="font-mono font-bold text-lg md:text-xl">{TITLE}</h3>
</div>
```

### Input

[WRONG] **Wrong** (generic input, not adapted to this style):
```html
<input class="{GENERIC_LIBRARY_INPUT_DEFAULT}" />
```

[CORRECT] **Right** (uses this style's input tokens):
```html
<input class="bg-neutral-950 border border-neutral-700 rounded-lg text-neutral-100 font-mono text-sm focus:border-violet-500 focus:shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(124,58,237,0.2)]" placeholder="{PLACEHOLDER}" />
```

---

## [TEMPLATES] Generative Art page skeletons

These skeletons use this style's tokens only. Replace `{PLACEHOLDER}` values, but keep every token in place:

### Navigation
```html
<nav class="bg-[#0a0a0a] text-white border border-neutral-800 px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="flex items-center justify-between max-w-6xl mx-auto gap-6">
    <a href="/" class="font-mono font-bold text-lg md:text-xl">
      {LOGO_TEXT}
    </a>
    <div class="flex gap-6 font-mono text-sm text-xs">
      {NAV_LINKS}
    </div>
  </div>
</nav>
```

### Hero section
```html
<section class="bg-violet-500/10 text-white py-16 md:py-24 px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="max-w-4xl mx-auto">
    <h1 class="font-mono font-bold text-4xl md:text-6xl lg:text-7xl">
      {HEADLINE}
    </h1>
    <p class="font-mono text-sm text-sm md:text-base max-w-xl">
      {SUBHEADLINE}
    </p>
    <button class="px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-mono text-sm transition-all duration-300 border bg-violet-600 text-white">
      {CTA_TEXT}
    </button>
  </div>
</section>
```

### Card grid
```html
<section class="bg-[#0a0a0a] text-white py-16 md:py-24 px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
    <h2 class="font-mono font-bold text-2xl md:text-3xl">{SECTION_TITLE}</h2>
    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-6">
      <!-- Card template - repeat for each card -->
      <div class="bg-neutral-900/80 backdrop-blur border border-neutral-800 rounded-xl p-6">
        <h3 class="font-mono font-bold text-lg md:text-xl">{CARD_TITLE}</h3>
        <p class="font-mono text-sm text-sm md:text-base text-neutral-600">{CARD_DESCRIPTION}</p>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</section>
```

### Form input
```html
<input class="bg-neutral-950 border border-neutral-700 rounded-lg text-neutral-100 font-mono text-sm focus:border-violet-500 focus:shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(124,58,237,0.2)]" placeholder="{PLACEHOLDER}" />
```

### Footer
```html
<footer class="bg-neutral-900 text-neutral-400 py-16 md:py-24 px-6 md:px-8">
  <div class="max-w-6xl mx-auto">
    <div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-8">
      <div>
        <span class="font-mono font-bold text-lg md:text-xl">{LOGO_TEXT}</span>
        <p class="font-mono text-sm text-xs">{TAGLINE}</p>
      </div>
      <div>
        <h4 class="font-mono font-bold text-lg md:text-xl">{COLUMN_TITLE}</h4>
        <ul class="font-mono text-sm text-xs">
          {FOOTER_LINKS}
        </ul>
      </div>
    </div>
  </div>
</footer>
```

---

## [CHECKLIST] Generative Art post-generation self check

**Before returning code, verify every token and rule below. Fix any violation before delivering:**

### Token check
- [ ] Button includes: `px-6 py-3 rounded-lg font-mono text-sm transition-all duration-300 border`
- [ ] Card includes: `bg-neutral-900/80 backdrop-blur border border-neutral-800 rounded-xl`
- [ ] Input includes: `bg-neutral-950 border border-neutral-700 rounded-lg text-neutral-100 font-mono text-sm focus:border-violet-500 focus:shadow-[0_0_10px_rgba(124,58,237,0.2)]`

### Forbidden check
- [ ] Not using `bg-white`
- [ ] Not using `bg-gray-50`
- [ ] Not using `bg-gray-100`
- [ ] Not using `bg-slate-50`
- [ ] Not using `font-serif`
- [ ] Not using `font-sans`
- [ ] Not using `shadow-sm`
- [ ] Not using `shadow-md`

### Style rule check
- [ ] Use near-black backgrounds bg-[#0a0a0a] or bg-neutral-950
- [ ] Use HSL rotation to generate algorithmic palettes, with violet #7c3aed as base
- [ ] All text uses font-mono monospace fonts
- [ ] Use SVG geometric patterns (circles, lines, curve grids) as decorative backgrounds
- [ ] Display parameter elements: seed values, coordinates, iteration counts, etc.

### Style drift check
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use images or raster bitmaps
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use traditional UI patterns (unless algorithmically transformed)
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use static, lifeless layouts
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use more than 5 colors without algorithmic justification
- [ ] Does not violate: Do not use decorative elements that are not procedurally derived

### Delivery check
- [ ] Responsive layout holds on phone, tablet and desktop with no horizontal overflow
- [ ] Every interactive element has a visible focus state, an accessible name and a reduced-motion path
- [ ] Text contrast meets WCAG AA and colour alone never carries state
- [ ] The result is still recognizable at a glance as Generative Art

## Absolute Bans (Match and Refuse)

If any of the following patterns appear, it is a style violation — rewrite without exception.

- use images or raster bitmaps
- use traditional UI patterns (unless algorithmically transformed)
- use static, lifeless layouts
- use more than 5 colors without algorithmic justification
- use decorative elements that are not procedurally derived
- use light/white backgrounds
- use serif or sans fonts (must use monospace)
- use spring, bounce, or other skeuomorphic elastic animations

## Self-Check (Verify Before Shipping)

If any item fails, the style has drifted — fix before shipping.

- [ ] No purple-to-blue gradients
- [ ] No overused fonts (Inter, Roboto, Geist, Fraunces, Plus Jakarta Sans)
- [ ] No nested cards (cards inside cards)
- [ ] No gray text on colored backgrounds
- [ ] Body text contrast meets WCAG AA (>= 4.5:1)
- [ ] No bounce or elastic easing curves
- [ ] Animations have a prefers-reduced-motion fallback
- [ ] Body text line length capped at 65-75 characters
- [ ] No side-stripe accent borders (border-left/right > 1px)
- [ ] No gradient text (background-clip: text)
- [ ] No glassmorphism used as the default surface treatment
- [ ] No tiny uppercase tracked eyebrow labels above every section heading
- [ ] do not use images or raster bitmaps
- [ ] do not use traditional UI patterns (unless algorithmically transformed)
- [ ] do not use static, lifeless layouts
- [ ] do not use more than 5 colors without algorithmic justification
- [ ] do not use decorative elements that are not procedurally derived