A picture for every note
Mario asked for an image on every journal card and inside every note. Project stories use the dated screenshots already in the Lab. Other entries use approved character illustrations or new editorial diagrams that summarise their subject. The same visual connects an overview card to its full note.
Pictures with a clear role
Existing screenshots keep their dates and captions. New diagrams are labelled as editorial summaries made on 6 November 2026, not as historical screenshots or evidence of a dashboard state. The original Mario and Aik artwork remains unchanged. Images are served locally, with text alternatives; card previews load as readers approach them.
Aik can hardly wait
Mario also asked for a more visibly excited Aik when the homepage opens. The assistant now hops and tilts around the illustrated workbench in a shorter repeating sequence. This is a playful welcome, not an indicator of live programming or background activity. Pause Aik stops the movement, and visitors who request reduced motion see a still character.
The people behind the pictures
Mario directs and reviews the work and retains editorial responsibility. Aik is his AI assistant and helps with writing, design and code. The new visuals and motion add no application scripts or visitor storage.
