- Update all main markdown files (INDEX.md, LEARNING-ROADMAP.md, QUICK_REFERENCE.md, CONTRIBUTING.md, claude_concepts_guide.md, resources.md) with new responsive picture element - Add logo to all subdirectory README files in feature folders (01-10) and plugins - Replace old markdown image syntax with HTML picture element for dark/light mode adaptation - Logo automatically displays dark mode version when system prefers dark mode - Maintain correct relative paths for all nesting levels (../, ../../, etc.) - Update README.md with new logo syntax All markdown files now use the new V2.0 starburst logo design with professional dark/light mode support.
Claude How To - Brand Assets
Complete collection of logos, icons, and favicons for the Claude How To project. All assets use the new V2.0 design: a 12-ray organic starburst inspired by Claude's official logo, with emerald green color and educational symbolism.
Directory Structure
resources/
├── logos/
│ ├── claude-howto-logo.svg # Main logo - Light mode (800×200px)
│ └── claude-howto-logo-dark.svg # Main logo - Dark mode (800×200px)
├── icons/
│ ├── claude-howto-icon.svg # App icon - Light mode (256×256px)
│ └── claude-howto-icon-dark.svg # App icon - Dark mode (256×256px)
└── favicons/
├── favicon-16.svg # Favicon - 16×16px
├── favicon-32.svg # Favicon - 32×32px (primary)
├── favicon-64.svg # Favicon - 64×64px
├── favicon-128.svg # Favicon - 128×128px
└── favicon-256.svg # Favicon - 256×256px
Assets Overview
Design Concept (V2.0)
12-Ray Organic Starburst inspired by Claude's official logo:
- 12 Rays = Knowledge radiating outward
- Emerald Gradient = Primary green color (#10b981 → #059669)
- Mint Core = Learning value provided
- Three Inner Lines = Guides, examples, documentation
- Claude-Aligned = Matches official Claude logo pattern
Logos
Files:
logos/claude-howto-logo.svg(Light mode)logos/claude-howto-logo-dark.svg(Dark mode)
Specifications:
- Size: 800×200 px
- Purpose: Main header/branding logo with wordmark
- Usage:
- Website headers
- Marketing materials
- README badges
- Print materials
- Format: SVG (fully scalable)
- Modes: Light (white background) & Dark (forest background)
Icons
Files:
icons/claude-howto-icon.svg(Light mode)icons/claude-howto-icon-dark.svg(Dark mode)
Specifications:
- Size: 256×256 px
- Purpose: Application icon, avatars, thumbnails
- Usage:
- App icons
- Profile avatars
- Social media thumbnails
- Documentation headers
- Format: SVG (fully scalable)
- Modes: Light (white background) & Dark (with glow effect)
Design Elements:
- 12-ray organic starburst (Claude-inspired)
- Emerald green gradient rays
- Mint gradient core (represents guide hub)
- Three inner lines (symbolize guides/examples/docs)
- Glow effects in dark mode
Favicons
Optimized versions at multiple sizes for web use:
| File | Size | DPI | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
favicon-16.svg |
16×16 px | 1x | Browser tabs (older browsers) |
favicon-32.svg |
32×32 px | 1x | Standard browser favicon |
favicon-64.svg |
64×64 px | 1x-2x | High-DPI displays |
favicon-128.svg |
128×128 px | 2x | Apple touch icon, bookmarks |
favicon-256.svg |
256×256 px | 4x | Modern browsers, PWA icons |
Optimization Notes:
- Smaller sizes (16-32px) use simplified geometry
- Larger sizes (64-256px) include additional details
- All maintain visual consistency with main icon
- SVG format ensures crisp display at any size
HTML Integration
Basic Favicon Setup
<!-- Browser favicon -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-32.svg">
<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-16.svg" sizes="16x16">
<!-- Apple touch icon (mobile home screen) -->
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-128.svg">
<!-- PWA & modern browsers -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-256.svg" sizes="256x256">
Complete Setup
<head>
<!-- Primary favicon -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-32.svg" sizes="32x32">
<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-16.svg" sizes="16x16">
<!-- Apple touch icon -->
<link rel="apple-touch-icon" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-128.svg">
<!-- PWA icons -->
<link rel="icon" type="image/svg+xml" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-256.svg" sizes="256x256">
<!-- Android -->
<link rel="shortcut icon" href="/resources/favicons/favicon-256.svg">
<!-- PWA manifest reference (if using manifest.json) -->
<meta name="theme-color" content="#0d1f0d">
</head>
Color Palette
Primary Colors
- Deep Forest:
#0d1f0d(Background) - Emerald:
#10b981(Primary accent) - Dark Emerald:
#059669(Secondary) - Forest:
#047857(Tertiary)
Accent Colors
- Mint:
#6ee7b7(Highlight) - Light Mint:
#34d399(Secondary highlight)
Usage Guidelines
- Use emerald for primary interactions and accents
- Use mint for highlights and emphasis
- Deep forest for backgrounds
- Maintain sufficient contrast for accessibility
Design Guidelines
Logo Usage
✅ Do:
- Use on dark backgrounds
- Scale proportionally (maintain 4:1 aspect ratio)
- Include clear space around logo
- Use in color as shown
❌ Don't:
- Change colors or gradients
- Stretch or distort proportions
- Use on light backgrounds without modification
- Apply effects that obscure the design
Icon Usage
✅ Do:
- Use at standard sizes: 16, 32, 64, 128, 256px
- Maintain the ascending progression concept
- Scale proportionally
❌ Don't:
- Rotate or flip the icon
- Change the color scheme
- Use small sizes where details are lost
Favicon Usage
- Use appropriate size for context
- 16-32px: Browser tabs, bookmarks
- 64px: Favicon site icons
- 128px+: Apple/Android home screens
SVG Optimization
All SVG files include:
- Gradient definitions for smooth color transitions
- Filter effects for depth and glow
- Optimized stroke widths
- Responsive design patterns
For web optimization:
# Compress SVG while maintaining quality
svgo --config='{
"js2svg": {
"indent": 2
},
"plugins": [
"convertStyleToAttrs",
"removeRasterImages"
]
}' input.svg -o output.svg
PNG Conversion
To convert SVG to PNG for older browser support:
# Using ImageMagick
convert -density 300 -background none favicon-256.svg favicon-256.png
# Using Inkscape
inkscape -D -z --file=favicon-256.svg --export-png=favicon-256.png
Accessibility
- All icons include clear geometric shapes
- High contrast color ratios (WCAG AA compliant)
- Scalable vector format works at any size
- No text in icons (text added separately if needed)
Attribution
These assets are part of the Claude How To project and use Anthropic's Claude color palette and design language.
License: MIT (see project LICENSE file)
Version History
- v2.0 (January 2026): Claude-inspired 12-ray starburst design with dark/light mode variants
- v1.0 (January 2026): Original hexagon-based progression icon design
Last Updated: January 2026 Current Version: 2.0 (Claude-Inspired Starburst) All Assets: Production-ready SVG, fully scalable, WCAG AAA accessible