# Brand mascot exploration

Notes kept on git.petrov-vn.ru about using [Raphael AI](https://raphael.app), a free AI image generator that runs in the browser.

Finding a mascot style takes many iterations. Raphael AI makes exploration cheap:

## Tips

1. Generate the mascot in different poses to test versatility.
2. Hand the chosen direction to an illustrator for a clean vector version.
3. Keep the prompt history as part of the brand guidelines.
4. Start broad: animal or object, personality, colour palette.
5. Narrow down to two or three directions and iterate on expressions.

## 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