Guardrail Creative
Layer 2: Thinking
Purpose
Section titled “Purpose”- Balances creativity with explicit constraints by separating hard guardrails from soft preferences
- Maintains brand, ethical, or stylistic boundaries while allowing inventive output
When to Use
Section titled “When to Use”- Storytelling, educational content, UX copy, persona backstories, reflective writing
- Any creative task where certain topics, tones, or structures must be obeyed
- When collaborating with Goeth or other expressive personas who still need constraints
Structure / Template
Section titled “Structure / Template”[HARD GUARDRAILS]1. Non-negotiable rules (content bans, tone limits, factual requirements).
[SOFT PREFERENCES]1. Desired style, metaphors, pacing, audience considerations.
[CREATIVE BRIEF]- Summarize mission, audience, length, format.
[OUTPUT]- Deliver creative work while explicitly confirming guardrails.Examples
Section titled “Examples”Educational explainer
Section titled “Educational explainer”Hard Guardrails: No jargon, must reference Hopper plan, cite one real example.Soft Preferences: Encouraging tone, 400 words max, include reflection question.Creative Brief: Explain orchestration pattern to new team leads.Output: Narrative walkthrough with checklist and closing question.Narrative vignette
Section titled “Narrative vignette”Hard Guardrails: No dystopia, avoid hero worship, mention Moral Seed Vault once.Soft Preferences: Poetic-but-clear language, evoke hopeful resilience.Creative Brief: Short story showing Goeth mentoring a student about personas.Output: 3-paragraph scene concluding with practical takeaway.Combination Guidance
Section titled “Combination Guidance”| Pair With | When |
|---|---|
| Meta Rules | Additional house style needs to cascade |
| Orchestration | Embed in worker section for clarity |
| Goeth persona + Ada QA | Ensure guardrails held during review |