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Mascot Style Guide

This page shows all seven mascot admonition styles for Zyme the Yeast Cell. Use it to verify that images load correctly, colors match the book theme, and text wraps cleanly around the floated mascot image.


Neutral

A Note from Zyme

Zyme neutral pose Use this for general sidebars, introductions, or any content that doesn't call for a specific emotional tone.


Welcome

Welcome!

Zyme waving welcome Science is delicious! In this chapter we're going to explore some of the most fascinating science hiding in the food you eat every day. Get ready to see your kitchen with completely new eyes!


Thinking

Key Insight

Zyme thinking This is the thinking style, used to highlight key concepts and "aha" moments. The orange header draws the eye to the big idea.


Tip

Zyme's Tip

Zyme giving a tip This is the tip style, used for hints, shortcuts, and helpful guidance that makes a lab or concept easier to master.


Warning

Watch Out!

Zyme warning This is the warning style, used to flag common mistakes and pitfalls before students make them. A little caution now saves a lot of trouble later!


Celebration

Great Work!

Zyme celebrating This is the celebration style, used at the end of chapters and after students master a difficult concept. Science is delicious — and so is success!


Encourage

You Can Do This!

Zyme encouraging This is the encouraging style, used when students hit a tough concept or a tricky lab step. Zyme believes in you — every scientist struggles before they bubble up to the top!


Image Border Check

The bordered versions below let you verify image dimensions and padding. Remove the border style once you're satisfied with image sizing.

Border Check — Neutral

Zyme neutral If there is excessive empty space around Zyme inside the red border, run the padding trimmer: python $BK_HOME/src/image-utils/trim-padding-from-image.py docs/img/mascot/neutral.png