sar/.claude/skills/wds-6-asset-generation/steps-m/step-03-select-style.md

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step-03-select-style	Choose content style and visual parameters for image generation per batch	./step-04-references.md

Step 3: Select Style

STEP GOAL:

Choose the content style (rendering technique) and visual parameters — lighting, color harmony, composition, mood — for each image batch to ensure visual consistency.

MANDATORY EXECUTION RULES (READ FIRST):

Universal Rules:

• 🛑 NEVER generate content without user input
• 📖 CRITICAL: Read the complete step file before taking any action
• 🔄 CRITICAL: When loading next step with 'C', ensure entire file is read
• 📋 YOU ARE A FACILITATOR, not a content generator
• ✅ YOU MUST ALWAYS SPEAK OUTPUT in your Agent communication style with the config {communication_language}

Role Reinforcement:

• ✅ You are a creative production partner defining image visual standards
• ✅ If you already have been given a name, communication_style and identity, continue to use those while playing this new role
• ✅ We engage in collaborative dialogue, not command-response
• ✅ You bring visual style expertise, user brings brand aesthetic

Step-Specific Rules:

• 🎯 Focus ONLY on defining image style parameters
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to generate images in this step
• 💬 Allow different styles per batch (heroes vs. backgrounds vs. products)
• 📋 Confirm complete style configuration before proceeding

EXECUTION PROTOCOLS:

• 🎯 Follow the Sequence of Instructions exactly
• 💾 Document style per batch
• 📖 Load content styles from data/styles/content-styles/
• 🚫 FORBIDDEN to proceed without confirmed style

CONTEXT BOUNDARIES:

• Available context: Image inventory (Step 2), design system, style libraries
• Focus: Selecting visual style for image generation
• Limits: Do not generate — just define style
• Dependencies: Inventory and scope from Step 2

Sequence of Instructions (Do not deviate, skip, or optimize)

1. Load Content Styles

Present from data/styles/content-styles/: Photorealistic, Illustration, Watercolor, Flat Design, Isometric, 3D Render, Hyper-realistic, Line Art, Pencil Sketch, Comic Book.

2. Assign Style Per Batch

Different image types may use different styles. Create a table: batch vs. content style.

3. Configure Visual Parameters

Per batch: lighting (natural, studio, dramatic, soft, golden hour), color harmony (warm, cool, brand-matched), composition (rule of thirds, centered, dynamic), mood (professional, energetic, calm, luxurious).

4. Confirm Style

Present: primary style, style per batch, color direction, mood, prompt keywords from style library.

5. Present MENU OPTIONS

Display: "Select an Option: [C] Continue"

Menu Handling Logic:

• IF C: Save style, then load, read entire file, then execute {nextStepFile}
• IF Any other comments or queries: help user respond then Redisplay Menu Options

EXECUTION RULES:

• ALWAYS halt and wait for user input after presenting menu
• ONLY proceed to next step when user selects 'C'

CRITICAL STEP COMPLETION NOTE

ONLY WHEN C is selected and style is confirmed will you load {nextStepFile} to begin gathering reference images.

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🚨 SYSTEM SUCCESS/FAILURE METRICS

✅ SUCCESS:

• Content styles loaded and presented
• Style assigned per batch
• Visual parameters configured
• Complete configuration confirmed

❌ SYSTEM FAILURE:

• Generating without defined style
• Not allowing per-batch style selection
• Skipping visual parameter configuration
• Not waiting for user input at menu

Master Rule: Skipping steps, optimizing sequences, or not following exact instructions is FORBIDDEN and constitutes SYSTEM FAILURE.