Workflow Diagrams & Infographics

Transform Mermaid syntax or natural language into professional visual diagrams using Go Bananas Pro or OpenAI gpt-image-2.

Which model for diagrams?

• gemini-pro-image — best for diagrams that need Google Search grounding (live data infographics, real-time stats) or 4K resolution.
• openai-gpt-image-2 with quality: "high" — best for text-heavy diagrams, dense flowcharts, and infographics with small labels. The four diagrams currently embedded across this doc-site (routing-flow, provider-comparison, request-flow, decision-tree) were all generated with gpt-image-2.
• gemini-flash-image — fine for quick mock-ups and drafts.

Pass your choice via model_id; both Pro and gpt-image-2 produce production-grade output.

Why Workflow Diagrams?

Creating professional diagrams traditionally requires design tools and expertise:

❌ Problem:
- Manual diagram tools (Figma, Lucidchart) require design skills
- Mermaid renders as simple SVGs without visual polish
- Creating infographics needs graphic design knowledge
- Consistent styling across diagrams is time-consuming

With Go Bananas Pro or OpenAI gpt-image-2:

✅ Solution:
- Convert any Mermaid syntax to beautiful visuals
- Describe diagrams in natural language
- Auto-select format (flowchart, infographic, timeline, org chart)
- Apply professional style templates with one command
- Use real-time data with Google Search grounding (Pro)
- Best-in-class small-text rendering for dense flowcharts (gpt-image-2)

Quick Start

From Mermaid Syntax

Convert this Mermaid diagram to a professional flowchart:

graph TD
    A[User Request] --> B{Valid Input?}
    B -->|Yes| C[Process Data]
    B -->|No| D[Show Error]
    C --> E[Return Result]
    D --> E

Style: Corporate, blue accent colors

From Natural Language

Create a flowchart showing the customer onboarding process:
1. User signs up
2. Email verification (decision point)
3. If verified: Profile setup → Welcome dashboard
4. If not verified: Resend email → Timeout check

Use corporate style with blue accent colors.

Data Infographic (with Real-Time Data)

Create an infographic comparing the top 5 cloud providers
by market share in 2024. Use current data from search results.
Vertical bar chart with company logos.

Note: Enable enable_grounding: true for real-time data

Supported Diagram Types

Full Mermaid Support (13 Types)

Type	Syntax	Best For
Flow Diagram	graph TD/LR/BT/RL	Processes, decisions
Flowchart	flowchart TD	Same as graph
Sequence	sequenceDiagram	API flows, interactions
Class Diagram	classDiagram	Entity relationships
State Diagram	stateDiagram-v2	State machines
ER Diagram	erDiagram	Database schemas
Gantt Chart	gantt	Project timelines
Pie Chart	pie	Data distribution
User Journey	journey	UX flows
Mind Map	mindmap	Idea organization
Timeline	timeline	Chronological events
Quadrant	quadrantChart	Priority matrices
Git Graph	gitgraph	Branch visualizations

Auto-Selected Output Formats

The skill automatically chooses the best visual format:

Format	Triggered By	Visual Style
Flowchart	Decision points, sequential steps	Boxes, diamonds, arrows
Process Map	Multi-lane workflows, swimlanes	Horizontal lanes
Infographic	Statistics, comparisons, data	Icons, charts, numbers
Timeline	Chronological events, phases	Horizontal/vertical milestones
Org Chart	Hierarchies, team structures	Tree layout
Mind Map	Ideas, brainstorming	Radial branches

Style Templates

Choose a visual style for your diagrams:

Style	Description	Best For
Corporate	Clean lines, brand colors	Business presentations
Minimal	Whitespace, monochrome	Technical documentation
Hand-drawn	Sketch aesthetic	Whiteboard brainstorming
Blueprint	Technical, engineering	Architecture diagrams
Retro	Vintage 1950s style	Creative presentations
Modern	Flat design, bold colors	Social media, marketing
Dark Mode	Dark background, light text	Screen-friendly
Neon	Glowing, high contrast	Gaming, entertainment
Gradient	Smooth color transitions	Premium, landing pages

Usage:

Create a flowchart showing user authentication.
Use **hand-drawn** style for a whiteboard aesthetic.

Golden Rules for Visual Diagrams

From Google DeepMind's Gemini Pro guide

1. Be Descriptive and Specific

Write full sentences, not tags. Describe the complete visual scene.

Bad: flowchart, nodes, arrows, business

Good: "A corporate flowchart with rounded blue rectangles for process steps, orange diamonds for decision points, and green circles for start/end nodes."

2. Explicitly Define Layout

Tell the model exactly where things go:

• "Start node at the top center"
• "Three vertical columns, left-to-right flow"
• "Arrange in a 2x3 grid pattern"

3. Use Quoted Text for Labels

Ensure exact text appears on nodes:

• "The start node contains the text 'User Request'"
• "Decision diamond labeled 'Is Valid?'"

4. Specify Visual Style

Be explicit about the aesthetic:

• "Rendered as if it were a whiteboard sketch"
• "Professional corporate presentation style"
• "Modern flat design with soft shadows"

Examples

Sequence Diagram

Convert this to a visual sequence diagram:

sequenceDiagram
    participant User
    participant API
    participant Database
    User->>API: POST /login
    API->>Database: Query user
    Database-->>API: User data
    API-->>User: JWT token

Style: Modern, with subtle gradients and rounded boxes.

Project Timeline

Create a timeline for our product launch:
- Phase 1: Research (Jan-Feb)
- Phase 2: Development (Mar-May)
- Phase 3: Beta Testing (Jun-Jul)
- Phase 4: Launch (Aug)
- Phase 5: Growth (Sep-Dec)

Horizontal layout, milestone markers, progress indicators.
Corporate style with our brand blue.

Decision Tree

Create a decision tree for customer support routing:

Start: Customer contacts support
Decision 1: Is it a billing issue?
  Yes → Billing Team
  No → Continue
Decision 2: Is it a technical issue?
  Yes → Priority level?
    High → Senior Engineer
    Low → Support Queue
  No → General Inquiry → FAQ Bot

Style: Clean flowchart with color-coded departments.

Statistics Infographic

Create a statistics infographic highlighting our Q4 results:

HERO METRIC:
- "2.5M" Active Users (+150% YoY)

SUPPORTING METRICS:
- "99.9%" Uptime
- "45ms" Response Time
- "180" Countries

Style: Modern SaaS dashboard, dark background,
cyan accent for hero metric.

Pro Model Settings

For best results with diagrams and infographics:

{
  model_id: "gemini-pro-image",
  resolution_tier: "2k",           // 4k for print materials
  thinking_level: "high",          // Better layout reasoning
  enable_grounding: true           // For real-time data
}

Tips for Better Results

1. Start Simple: Begin with basic structure, then iterate
2. Use Edit Mode: If 80% correct, use continue_editing to refine
3. Reference Images: Provide style examples for consistent branding
4. Specify Dimensions: "Create a 16:9 diagram suitable for presentation slides"
5. Include Legends: "Add a color legend in the bottom-right corner"

Related Resources

• Workflow Diagrams Master Guide - Complete reference
• Pro Model Best Practices - Advanced prompting techniques
• Style Presets - Save reusable visual styles