Science Illustration Skill

Core Purpose

Design publication-style conceptual scientific illustrations: mechanisms, workflows, assay pipelines, study designs, model schematics, comparisons, and graphical abstracts. Make clean schematic figures, not decorative science art.

Scientific integrity is the first constraint. Do not fabricate evidence.

Mode Interaction

When this skill is active, follow this skill's scientific integrity, visual planning, generation, QA, and delivery rules even if another global or conversational style mode is active. Do not let terse, minimal, or simplification modes override figure quality, source fidelity, QA iteration, or the required output style.

Read As Needed

• references/scientific-integrity.md: read before generating data-like, empirical, molecular, microscopy, gel, spectrum, clinical, or quantitative visuals.
• references/style-dna.md: use for visual style, palette, label, and layout rules.
• references/figure-types.md: use to choose the smallest figure structure that fits the source material.
• references/prompt-template.md: use for single-image generation and edit prompts.
• references/qa-checklist.md: use for post-generation checks and iteration rules.