Creative Notebook

A clean, academic yet playful design inspired by creative journals and student notebooks. It features a graph paper grid background, organic pastel blobs in peach and blue, and numbered list elements for a highly organized yet aesthetic presentation feel.

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Palette

  • Primary #FAD9C5
  • Text #333333

Typography

primary heading
Bold, clean sans-serif (e.g., Inter, Montserrat, bold weights), primarily sentence case or uppercase for emphasis.
secondary heading
Medium weight sans-serif, slightly smaller than primary headings.
body text
Clean, highly legible sans-serif with generous line height and spacing (e.g., Roboto, Open Sans).

Key visual elements

  • Graph paper/grid background pattern for an academic or 'work-in-progress' feel.
  • Organic, hand-drawn-style pastel blobs (peach, blue, pink) acting as frames or background accents.
  • Numbered list items inside colored circles with high-contrast text.
  • Post-it note style elements with subtle drop shadows and digital paperclips.
  • Clean, flat vector illustrations (e.g., ringed notebooks, monitors, simple bar charts).

YAML

design_system:
  global_style:
    theme: "Creative, academic-journalistic, organized yet playful, scrapbook/scrapbook aesthetic with grid textures and organic pastel shapes."
    typography: 
      primary_heading: "Bold, clean sans-serif (e.g., Inter, Montserrat, bold weights), primarily sentence case or uppercase for emphasis."
      secondary_heading: "Medium weight sans-serif, slightly smaller than primary headings."
      body_text: "Clean, highly legible sans-serif with generous line height and spacing (e.g., Roboto, Open Sans)."
    color_palette:
      primary_color: "Pastel Coral (#FAD9C5) and Dusty Blue (#D1E3E9)"
      accent_color: "Muted Pink (#F7D1CC)"
      background: "White with a light gray graph paper/grid pattern and organic corner blobs."
      text_main: "Dark Charcoal (#333333)"
    key_visual_elements: 
      - "Graph paper/grid background pattern for an academic or 'work-in-progress' feel."
      - "Organic, hand-drawn-style pastel blobs (peach, blue, pink) acting as frames or background accents."
      - "Numbered list items inside colored circles with high-contrast text."
      - "Post-it note style elements with subtle drop shadows and digital paperclips."
      - "Clean, flat vector illustrations (e.g., ringed notebooks, monitors, simple bar charts)."

  image_generation_prompts:
    style_guidelines: "Creative academic style, scrapbook-inspired, flat vector art, pastel color palette (peach, soft blue, muted pink), graph paper texture, organic shapes, clean minimalist layouts, high-key lighting."
    themes:
      - target: "Abstract Background"
        prompt_elements: "Minimalist graph paper background with soft organic pastel blobs in the corners, peach and light blue tones, clean and professional, plenty of copy space."
      - target: "Academic Objects"
        prompt_elements: "Flat vector illustration of a modern blue notebook with rings, colorful paperclips, sticky notes on a white grid background, pastel colors, clean lines."
      - target: "Data Visualization"
        prompt_elements: "Simple minimalist bar chart in pastel blue and peach, flat design, clean grid background, academic aesthetic."

slide_layout_templates:
  - type: "Cover_Journal"
    usage: "Title slide, project presentation start"
    components:
      - "Large bold Main Title centered on the grid"
      - "Small subtitle or presenter name below (e.g., 'Presented by...') "
      - "Organic pastel blobs framing the top and bottom corners"
      - "Optional: Website URL at the top in small font"

  - type: "Horizontal_Cards"
    usage: "Mission & Vision, Key Objectives, Core Values"
    components:
      - "Section Heading centered at the top"
      - "Row of 3-4 rounded rectangular cards in pastel colors (Pink, Blue, Peach)"
      - "Each card contains a bold number (e.g., '01.') and a short descriptive paragraph"

  - type: "Process_Timeline"
    usage: "Project Strategy, Roadmap, Execution Phases"
    components:
      - "Section Heading left-aligned or centered"
      - "Horizontal line connecting small numbered circles"
      - "Vertical cards or text blocks below each circle detailing the phase"
      - "Color-coded cards corresponding to the primary palette"

  - type: "Sticker_Note_Split"
    usage: "Idea origin, quick tips, highlighted quotes"
    components:
      - "Layout: 40/60 split"
      - "Visual: Image of a sticky note with a paperclip or a related flat illustration"
      - "Text: Section Heading + Descriptive paragraph"

  - type: "Vertical_Process"
    usage: "Step-by-step development, vertical lists"
    components:
      - "Section Heading centered"
      - "Vertical list of large rounded bars"
      - "Each bar has a leading numbered circle and a detailed text description"
      - "Alternating or solid pastel colors for the bars"

  - type: "Data_Graph_Clean"
    usage: "Results, statistics, success cases"
    components:
      - "Layout: Text on one side (Heading + Description) and Chart on the other"
      - "Chart: Simple bar or pie chart using the pastel palette"
      - "Large numeric highlight (e.g., '92% Success')"
      - "Grid background visible behind the chart"

  - type: "Closing_Grid"
    usage: "Final slide, Thank You"
    components:
      - "Giant 'Thanks!' centered on the grid"
      - "Organic blobs in all four corners"
      - "Sub-text with contact info or website URL"

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about using NotebookLM Styles.

What is NotebookLM Slide Styles?

It's a curated collection of visual design themes specifically formatted as YAML prompts for NotebookLM. These styles help you transform standard AI-generated slides into professional, aesthetically pleasing presentations.

How do I use these styles?

Simply find a style you like, click the 'Copy' button on the YAML code, and paste it into the 'Custom Instructions' or 'Style' field when generating slides in NotebookLM.

Are these styles free to use?

Yes! This is an open-source project created for the community. You can use, modify, and share these styles freely for your personal or professional projects.

Can I contribute my own styles?

Absolutely. We love community contributions. You can submit your styles by opening a Pull Request on our GitHub repository with your YAML configuration and a preview image.

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