# v0.3.1 Icon Polish Notes

Date: 2026-07-06

## Goal

Restore a stronger first-screen visual impression without adding low-quality custom diagrams.

## Changes

- Added a polished academic icon stack using consistent Shields / Simple Icons styling.
- Upgraded module badges with recognizable workflow icons.
- Kept the original high-quality hero, workflow, and figure visuals as the main image system.
- Updated `VERSION` to `0.3.1-preview`.

## Result

The README keeps its premium visual assets while adding more scannable academic workflow signals.
