What makes an academic figure generator useful
A useful academic figure generator preserves the logic of the study. It should help authors express methods, comparisons, workflows, datasets, and results with readable hierarchy, not only produce a visually attractive image.
How PaperBanana approaches figure drafting
PaperBanana asks for source context and figure intent, then uses PaperVizAgent to plan visual structure before rendering. That makes the draft easier to critique in lab review and easier to adapt for publication workflows.
Best-fit figure types
The workflow is suited for methodology diagrams, model architecture visuals, statistical plots, research workflow diagrams, teaching visuals, and figure refinement tasks where clarity matters more than decorative novelty.