Settled
Default at-rest state of the Opal icon when no AI activity is in progress.
visual behaviour
Static lightning bolt outline at full opacity. Subtle pulse every 4s.
ExtendedChapter
AI identity
Visual identity for the AI itself
What it is
A visual identity subsystem for AI as a distinct interactive entity — a dedicated icon, a texture system with named behavioural states.
Why it matters for image generation
Brands with an AI product may have a documented visual language. Captures the icon and texture rules so generated assets stay consistent.
Icon
- Context
- opal_only
- Usage
- The lightning bolt mark is reserved for Opal interactions. Never use it as a general brand mark.
Texture system
- Context
- opal_only
- Expression range
- From a subtle outline pulse at rest to a full container fill during active generation.
Behaviour states
Attentive
User has selected Opal or hovered the action surface.
visual behaviour
Texture fills in from centre out; bolt brightens to Brand Blue.
Working
Active generation in progress.
visual behaviour
Texture animates across container with directional motion at the brand's standard easing.
Status
current — one animated version, more states planned