This skill enables creation of beautiful visual art in PNG and PDF formats using design philosophy. It's intended for requests involving posters, artwork, designs, or static visual pieces.
clawd add anthropics/canvas-designCanvas Design
Overview
This skill enables the creation of beautiful visual art in PNG and PDF formats through a philosophy-driven design approach. It treats design as art objects rather than decorated documents, emphasizing spatial relationships, chromatic intention, and compositional precision.
Core Principles
- Visual-first approach - Information lives in design elements, not explanatory text
- Expert craftsmanship - Output should appear meticulously labored, as if created by a master-level practitioner
- Sophisticated subtlety - Conceptual references integrate invisibly into the composition
- Minimalist discipline - Text remains sparse, functional, and integrated as a visual accent
- Artistic freedom - The philosophy guides without constraining creative interpretation
Key Workflow
The skill operates in two primary phases:
1. Design Philosophy Creation
Develop an aesthetic movement or visual worldview that emphasizes form, space, color, and composition over text. This philosophical foundation guides all subsequent design decisions.
2. Canvas Expression
Translate that philosophy into a museum-quality PDF or PNG, prioritizing visual communication with minimal, strategically-placed typography. The output should demonstrate:
- Meticulous attention to spatial relationships
- Intentional color theory and chromatic choices
- Compositional precision and balance
- Integration of conceptual depth
Use Cases
Use this skill when users request:
- Creating posters or artwork
- Designing static visual pieces
- Building professional graphic designs
- Developing visual concepts for presentations or materials
Note: Always create original work rather than copying existing artists to avoid copyright violations.