explainer-graphiclisted

Create visual infographic briefs that explain complex topics using real-world analogies. Generates a complete SVG infographic as a self-contained HTML file with the Apple Swiss design aesthetic. Use this skill when the user says "explainer graphic", "infographic", "explain this visually", "visual explainer", "make a graphic about", "diagram this concept", "visualise how X works", or any variation of wanting a concept turned into a visual explanation. Also trigger for "explain like I'm five but as a picture" or "one-pager for" a concept.
petermcalister/shared-skills · ★ 2 · AI & Automation · score 68

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# Explainer Graphic Create infographics that explain complex topics using real-world analogies anyone can understand. The approach: find the killer analogy first, map it thoroughly, then build a polished SVG infographic as a self-contained HTML file. This skill is particularly useful for engineering concepts, architecture decisions, and technical explainers — the kind of thing you'd put in a README, a Slack thread, or a presentation to explain something to people who don't live in the codebase. ## Step 1: Find the Killer Analogy The analogy makes or breaks the graphic. Search these categories for the best fit: | Category | Example Analogies | Best For | |----------|-------------------|----------| | **Everyday Life** | Kitchen, closet, mailbox, filing cabinet, remote control | Organisation, storage, interfaces | | **Jobs and Roles** | Receptionist, translator, librarian, bouncer, air traffic controller | Routing, filtering, managing | | **Construction** | Blueprint, foundation, scaffolding, plumbing, wiring | Architecture, infrastructure | | **Cooking** | Recipe, ingredients, oven, blender, mise en place | Processes, combining inputs | | **Sports** | Playbook, coach, referee, training camp, relay race | Strategy, teamwork, handoffs | | **Gaming** | Skill tree, inventory, quest log, respawn, power-ups | Progression, upgrades, systems | | **Nature** | Root system, beehive, food chain, ecosystem, seasons | Networks, hierarchies, cycles | | **Pop Culture** | Swiss army knife,