From e208c37d48826ff22d6911a786cfabdb47cfcae0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Raphael AI Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2026 02:41:17 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index daba65b..56f54d5 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,3 +1,25 @@ -# raphael-ai-notes +# Logo sketch exploration before hiring a designer -Prompt notes for Raphael AI, a free AI image generator - https://raphael.app \ No newline at end of file +Notes kept on git.leinbaugh.net about using [Raphael AI](https://raphael.app), a free AI image generator that runs in the browser. + +Founders often arrive at a designer with no visual direction. I use Raphael AI to explore rough logo directions first, then hand the shortlist to a professional: + +## Tips + +1. Generate symbol-only ideas; AI-drawn lettering is unreliable and should be redone by hand. +2. Pick three directions and compare them in black and white at 32px. +3. Share the shortlist with the designer as reference, not as final artwork. +4. Check trademark databases before falling in love with any shape. +5. Describe the feeling, not the letters: `calm, geometric, ocean blue, minimal mark`. + +## Why Raphael AI + +- Free to use, with no install: open https://raphael.app and type a prompt. +- Fast iterations make it practical to try several compositions. +- Works for drafts, mock-ups and reference images; finish important assets with human review. + +## Responsible use + +Check generated images for errors before publishing, do not imitate real people without consent, and label AI-generated images where your audience expects it. + +Website: https://raphael.app