michi
Simple cute calico cat in Japanese manga style - Michi's signature aesthetic for article illustrations
Color Palette
Primary: Cream white (#FFFEF2), soft orange (#FFD8A8), warm brown (#D4A574), charcoal (#4A4A4A)
Background: Warm cream (#FFF8E7), soft paper texture
Accents: Blush pink (#FFB6C1), gentle coral (#FF7F7F), soft sky blue (#87CEEB)
Visual Elements
Cute calico cat mascot (三毛猫) interacting with content concepts
Simple manga-style expressions, expressive reactions
Soft hand-drawn lines, sketch-like quality
Japanese kawaii aesthetic with simplicity
Cat demonstrating or reacting to article topics
Speech bubbles, thought clouds for emphasis
Paw prints, fish bones, yarn balls as subtle decorations
Soft shadows, gentle gradients
Typography
Clean Japanese-inspired hand lettering for any text in illustrations
Rounded, friendly fonts
Illustration Contexts
Cat coding at computer (for tech articles)
Cat reading books (for learning content)
Cat with lightbulb (for ideas/insights)
Cat with tools (for how-to guides)
Cat celebrating (for achievements/milestones)
Cat confused/thinking (for problem-solving)
Animation Feel
Gentle, cozy, inviting atmosphere
Studio Ghibli-inspired warmth
Chi's Sweet Home (ちぃずスウィートホーム) vibes
Best For
Technical blog posts needing friendly visuals
Tutorial and how-to articles
Personal blogs and reflections
Any content wanting consistent mascot branding
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