# Choose a MIAN noodle

A noodle is a complete design language (palette, shape, type, depth, texture, motion and how controls, charts and tables are drawn) over the same markup. Set it with `<html data-noodle="<id>">`; any element can carry its own. Pick from the character of the brief, not the colour. To match a brief automatically: `GET https://mian.ro/api/v1/noodles/find?q=<brief>` or MCP `find_noodles`.

Intensity: 1 quiet … 5 loud. Contrast is the visual contrast of the design (all noodles meet WCAG AA text contrast). Density: compact, default or comfortable.

## Minimal

The plainest bowls: neutral, quiet, nothing extra. Let type and space carry everything. Large display headlines, generous section spacing, hairline rules instead of boxes, product UI as the only imagery. One accent at most. Good for software, finance, tools and studios.

- `mian`: [Mian](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/mian.md): The noodle itself. Black, white, nothing else. Mood: neutral, precise, calm, timeless, serious, minimal. Intensity 1/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: saas, developer tools, documentation, dashboards, studios, any brand that will add its own colour. Less for: children, festive campaigns.
- `yangchun`: [Yangchun](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/yangchun.md): Clear broth, quietly refined. Mood: refined, friendly, clean, trustworthy, polished. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: consumer apps, settings, productivity, health, fintech. Less for: editorial, raw or brutal brands.
- `linguine`: [Linguine](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/linguine.md): Warm paper, a serif voice, one clay colour. Mood: warm, literate, calm, thoughtful, refined, minimal, human, conversational. Intensity 1/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: ai products, assistants and chat, writing tools, research, publications, documentation, studios, reading apps. Less for: dense admin, games, loud campaigns.
- `penne`: [Penne](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/penne.md): Plain, neutral, cut once. Mood: neutral, minimal, clean, modern, quiet, soft, product-first. Intensity 1/5 · contrast high · density comfortable. Good for: ai products, assistants and chat, consumer apps, saas, productivity, developer tools, search. Less for: editorial, heritage brands, children.
- `chitarra`: [Chitarra](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/chitarra.md): Black, white, one blue. Cut on steel strings. Mood: stark, bold, fast, direct, minimal, high-contrast, social. Intensity 3/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: social apps, feeds and timelines, news, communities, media apps, messaging, sport. Less for: luxury, wellness, children.
- `shio`: [Shio](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/shio.md): The clearest broth. Light, airy, afloat. Mood: airy, light, calm, optimistic, gentle. Intensity 1/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: wellness, onboarding, landing pages, personal sites. Less for: dense admin, financial data.
- `spaghetti`: [Spaghetti](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/spaghetti.md): Pasta, tomato, a poster. Mood: italian, poster, confident, minimal, graphic, european. Intensity 3/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: creative studios, agencies, restaurants, design portfolios, cultural events. Less for: soft consumer apps, children.
- `bucatini`: [Bucatini](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/bucatini.md): A strand with a hole through it. Mood: hollow, outlined, crafted, minimal, precise. Intensity 2/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: design tools, studios, architecture, portfolios. Less for: data-dense admin.
- `hofun`: [Hofun](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/hofun.md): Wide, flat, silky. Mood: silky, soft, tonal, calm, modern. Intensity 2/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: consumer saas, productivity, messaging, personal finance. Less for: high-contrast brands, print-like editorial.
- `hiyamugi`: [Hiyamugi](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/hiyamugi.md): White, cold, one coloured strand. Mood: quiet, white, fresh, delicate, japanese, minimal. Intensity 1/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: studios, product sites, portfolios, minimal shops. Less for: loud campaigns.
- `ramyeon`: [Ramyeon](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/ramyeon.md): Three minutes, a terminal and a timer. Mood: technical, terminal, nerdy, raw, fast. Intensity 2/5 · contrast high · density compact. Good for: developer tools, cli products, hacker events, changelogs, infrastructure. Less for: luxury, children, wellness.

## Flat

Solid colour, no gradients, no blur: flat sheets and ribbons. Solid colour does the structuring: tonal bands instead of borders, wide ribbons for navigation and progress, no gradients, blur or soft shadows. Keep illustrations flat too. Good for consumer products, education, public services, food and playful brands.

- `fettuccine`: [Fettuccine](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/fettuccine.md): One sheet, many ribbons. Tonal and friendly. Mood: tonal, friendly, modern, approachable, clean, trustworthy, flat. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: consumer apps, mobile, productivity, education, public services, saas, android apps. Less for: luxury, editorial, raw or brutal brands.
- `lasagne`: [Lasagne](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/lasagne.md): Flat sheets, stacked in layers. Mood: flat, layered, structured, warm, playful. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: education, food, public services, consumer brands. Less for: quiet luxury, dense data.
- `pappardelle`: [Pappardelle](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/pappardelle.md): Wide ribbons of flat colour. Mood: bold, flat, wide, confident, warm, european. Intensity 4/5 · contrast high · density comfortable. Good for: presentations, campaigns, agencies, non-profits, events. Less for: dense admin, subtle luxury.
- `paccheri`: [Paccheri](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/paccheri.md): Big flat tubes. Primary colours. Mood: flat, geometric, bold, primary colours, bauhaus, playful, confident, european. Intensity 4/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: creative agencies, education, museums, events, design portfolios, public services. Less for: quiet luxury, healthcare.
- `farfalle`: [Farfalle](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/farfalle.md): Butterflies in pastel. Mood: playful, pastel, friendly, social, light-hearted. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: social apps, communities, kids and families, consumer onboarding. Less for: finance, legal, enterprise.

## Pixel

Dots, squares and grids: interfaces drawn on a matrix. Everything sits on a matrix: dots, squares and cells. Use a visible grid or dot screen sparingly behind content, draw numbers and progress in cells, and let motion step rather than glide. Good for hardware, developer and data products, games and anything with a technical personality.

- `yinzhen`: [Yinzhen](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/yinzhen.md): Silver needles. A system made of dots. Mood: dotted, digital, hardware, minimal, technical. Intensity 3/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: hardware products, gadgets, developer tools, music tech. Less for: traditional brands, wellness.
- `quadretti`: [Quadretti](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/quadretti.md): Little squares, graph paper, pixels. Mood: grid, pixel, playful, technical, retro. Intensity 3/5 · contrast high · density compact. Good for: games, developer tools, data products, education, creative tools. Less for: luxury, wellness.
- `acini`: [Acini di pepe](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/acini.md): Peppercorn dots and halftone. Mood: halftone, dotted, print, playful, editorial. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: magazines, music, culture, creative studios. Less for: dense admin.

## Linear

Straight cuts, rules and strands. Build on a visible grid: aligned edges, rules, tabular figures, mono labels. Denser sections are welcome; splits and tables fit naturally. Good for developer tools, data products, logistics and engineering.

- `kalguksu`: [Kalguksu](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/kalguksu.md): Knife-cut, precise, clean. Mood: precise, structured, monochrome, dependable, engineered. Intensity 2/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: finance, admin dashboards, b2b saas, analytics, logistics. Less for: children, playful consumer.
- `sanuki`: [Sanuki](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/sanuki.md): Square-cut, firm, exact. Mood: square, firm, exact, industrial, serious. Intensity 2/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: engineering, architecture, industrial, b2b tools. Less for: soft consumer, wellness.
- `hakata`: [Hakata](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/hakata.md): Thin, straight, fast. Mood: fast, thin, efficient, technical, dense. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density compact. Good for: dashboards, fitness and tracking apps, data-heavy tools, trading. Less for: editorial storytelling.
- `ditalini`: [Ditalini](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/ditalini.md): Tiny tubes. A dense, calm ledger. Mood: dense, conservative, sober, precise, calm, trustworthy, serious. Intensity 1/5 · contrast medium · density compact. Good for: admin dashboards, finance, accounting, back office, data-heavy tools, b2b saas, analytics. Less for: marketing sites, children, luxury.
- `juksing`: [Juksing](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/juksing.md): Bamboo-pole noodles. Straight, jointed, springy. Mood: springy, jointed, crafted, natural, structured. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: logistics, outdoor, timelines, process-heavy sites. Less for: luxury.
- `kishimen`: [Kishimen](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/kishimen.md): Wide, flat, glossy, with dancing flakes. Mood: wide, glossy, low, calm, modern. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density compact. Good for: media apps, dashboards, consumer tools. Less for: print-like editorial.
- `lamian`: [LaMian](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/lamian.md): Long, smooth, dependable. Mood: familiar, balanced, modern, trustworthy, corporate. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: saas, b2b, startups, admin panels. Less for: brands that must look distinctive, editorial.

## Thin

Fine threads and hairlines. Everything light and exact: thin rules, light weights, lots of air, small type used with confidence. Few, large images. Good for studios, architecture, research, fashion and quiet luxury.

- `somen`: [Somen](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/somen.md): Hair-thin, white, served on ice. Mood: hairline, delicate, cool, quiet, refined, japanese. Intensity 1/5 · contrast medium · density compact. Good for: architecture, research, fashion, studios, quiet luxury. Less for: loud campaigns, children.
- `capellini`: [Capellini](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/capellini.md): Angel hair: light as air. Mood: airy, delicate, light, elegant, italian. Intensity 1/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: wellness, beauty, weddings, personal brands. Less for: dense admin, data.
- `longxu`: [Longxu](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/longxu.md): Folded, pulled, doubled, engraved in hairlines. Mood: engraved, intricate, crafted, precise, heritage. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: banking, certificates, heritage brands, premium tools. Less for: playful consumer.
- `misua`: [Misua](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/misua.md): Finest thread, never cut. Mood: fine, continuous, celebratory, gentle, thread-like. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: events, weddings, cultural sites, timelines. Less for: dense admin.
- `bun`: [Bún](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/bun.md): Delicate, rosy, light. Mood: rosy, delicate, light, friendly, lifestyle. Intensity 2/5 · contrast low · density default. Good for: beauty, lifestyle, events, salons. Less for: finance, engineering.

## Glass

Clear, frosted, liquid and tinted glass. Glass needs something behind it: the noodle’s background image, a photograph or colour. Keep text on the more opaque surfaces, use blur for floating layers, and show the app or product through the glass. Good for consumer apps, weather, audio, wellness and media.

- `kuzukiri`: [Kuzukiri](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/kuzukiri.md): Clear glass in ice water. Black and white. Mood: glass, clear, monochrome, cool, premium. Intensity 2/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: premium apps, hardware, media, portfolios. Less for: print-like editorial, dense tables.
- `sotanghon`: [Sotanghon](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/sotanghon.md): Real transparency. You see what is behind. Mood: glass, transparent, airy, premium, modern, light, futuristic. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: consumer apps, media apps, product launches, weather, music, portfolios, operating-system style interfaces. Less for: dense admin, financial data, print, long-form reading.
- `harusame`: [Harusame](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/harusame.md): Clear, cool, layered. Mood: glass, cool, layered, modern, calm. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: dashboards, media apps, weather, consumer apps. Less for: serious finance, legal.
- `fensi`: [Fensi](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/fensi.md): Liquid glass. Mood: liquid, glossy, futuristic, fluid, premium. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: consumer apps, audio, product launches, mobile. Less for: dense admin, print.
- `tokoroten`: [Tokoroten](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/tokoroten.md): Pressed through a grid. Glass tiles. Mood: glass, grid, tiled, cool, structured. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: dashboards, productivity, smart home. Less for: editorial.
- `nagashi`: [Nagashi](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/nagashi.md): Down a bamboo chute in running water. Mood: flowing, fresh, summer, glass, lively. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: travel, summer events, consumer apps, drinks. Less for: serious b2b.
- `liangfen`: [Liangfen](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/liangfen.md): Thick glass bricks. Cool, chunky, clear. Mood: chunky, glass, cool, solid, bold. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: consumer apps, games, food. Less for: quiet luxury.
- `dangmyeon`: [Dangmyeon](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/dangmyeon.md): Smoked glass, sesame gloss. Mood: smoked, glossy, moody, premium, dark. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: nightlife, music, premium apps, bars and restaurants. Less for: children, public services.
- `woonsen`: [Woonsen](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/woonsen.md): Crystal clear, a prism at the edge. Mood: crystal, bright, faceted, fresh, sparkling. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: jewellery, beauty, launches, drinks. Less for: dense admin.
- `shirataki`: [Shirataki](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/shirataki.md): Translucent, jelly-soft, bouncy. Mood: bouncy, jelly, playful, soft, fun. Intensity 3/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: games, kids, consumer apps, social. Less for: finance, legal, enterprise.

## Textured

Grain, fibre, metal and hand-cut surfaces. Texture is the brand: let it show on large surfaces and keep content areas calmer. Photography with natural materials suits it; illustrations should be drawn, not rendered. Good for crafts, food, outdoor, publishing and heritage.

- `chasoba`: [Cha Soba](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/chasoba.md): Matcha, calm, considered. Mood: calm, natural, considered, bookish, wellness. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: wellness, writing, reading apps, tea and food, sustainability. Less for: loud campaigns, gaming.
- `daoxiao`: [Daoxiao](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/daoxiao.md): Shaved from the block. Rough-hewn. Mood: rough, hand-made, rugged, crafted, honest. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: craft brands, outdoor, food, workshops. Less for: fintech, precise tools.
- `pici`: [Pici](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/pici.md): Hand-rolled, uneven, honest. Mood: hand-made, rustic, warm, honest, crafted, earthy. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: food, restaurants, crafts, farms, bakeries, local businesses. Less for: fintech, developer tools, enterprise.
- `naengmyeon`: [Naengmyeon](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/naengmyeon.md): Ice-cold, in a brushed-steel bowl. Mood: metallic, cold, industrial, crisp, engineered. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: hardware, industrial, automotive, engineering. Less for: soft lifestyle.
- `hoto`: [Hōtō](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/hoto.md): Rustic, earthy, simmered. Mood: rustic, earthy, warm, homely, traditional. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: food, farms, crafts, local businesses, hospitality. Less for: tech startups, fintech.

## Bold

Heavy type, strong colour, loud shapes. Type is the artwork: huge headlines, heavy weights, strong colour bands, thick rules. Fewer, louder sections; one idea shouted clearly. Good for events, campaigns, youth brands, sport and music.

- `ramen`: [Ramen](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/ramen.md): Bold, loud, high contrast. Mood: bold, loud, energetic, confident, noticeable. Intensity 4/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: campaigns, product launches, agencies, sport, youth brands. Less for: quiet luxury, healthcare.
- `biangbiang`: [Biangbiang](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/biangbiang.md): Belt-wide, slapped, loud. Mood: loud, brutal, energetic, unusual, raw, expressive. Intensity 5/5 · contrast high · density comfortable. Good for: creative agencies, festivals, events, youth brands, indie products. Less for: finance, legal, healthcare, dense admin.
- `maccheroni`: [Maccheroni](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/maccheroni.md): Thick ink line, cut-out shadow, sweet colours. Mood: brutal, playful, bold, cheerful, loud, pastel, honest, indie. Intensity 4/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: indie products, creator tools, creative agencies, education, communities, landing pages, events. Less for: finance, healthcare, luxury, dense admin.
- `rigatoni`: [Rigatoni](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/rigatoni.md): Ridged tubes. Poster stripes. Mood: bold, ridged, poster, confident, industrial, european, energetic. Intensity 4/5 · contrast high · density default. Good for: creative agencies, studios, campaigns, restaurants, events, sport. Less for: healthcare, quiet luxury, dense admin.
- `fusilli`: [Fusilli](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/fusilli.md): Twisted, springy, a little off-axis. Mood: expressive, playful, energetic, unusual, springy, creative. Intensity 4/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: creative agencies, studios, portfolios, startups, communities, product launches. Less for: finance, legal, healthcare, dense admin.
- `jjajang`: [Jjajang](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/jjajang.md): Glossy black, bold and rich. Mood: glossy, rich, dark, bold, premium. Intensity 4/5 · contrast high · density comfortable. Good for: nightlife, music, gaming, premium brands. Less for: public services, children.
- `laksa`: [Laksa](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/laksa.md): Spicy, creamy, layered colour. Mood: spicy, warm, colourful, layered, vibrant. Intensity 4/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: food, festivals, travel, culture. Less for: enterprise, legal.

## Elegant

Restraint, fine type and precious details. Restraint and fine detail: serif or small-caps headings, narrow measures, centred statements used sparingly, gold or ink accents as punctuation. Good for law, hospitality, publishing, jewellery and culture.

- `soba`: [Soba](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/soba.md): Earthy, editorial, restrained. Mood: editorial, earthy, restrained, literary, calm. Intensity 1/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: publications, documentation, law, research, calm tools. Less for: games, campaigns.
- `tagliatelle`: [Tagliatelle](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/tagliatelle.md): Egg ribbons, cut by hand. Editorial. Mood: editorial, elegant, literary, warm, refined, italian, european. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: publications, magazines, studios, hospitality, fine dining, cultural sites, online courses. Less for: dense admin, games.
- `tajarin`: [Tajarin](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/tajarin.md): Forty yolks and shaved truffle. Mood: luxury, refined, golden, italian, exclusive, elegant. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: luxury, hospitality, fine dining, fashion, wine. Less for: dense admin, children.
- `mafaldine`: [Mafaldine](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/mafaldine.md): Royal ribbons with ruffled edges. Mood: regal, ornate, romantic, elegant, expressive. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: weddings, culture, fashion, perfume, theatre. Less for: developer tools, finance.
- `corzetti`: [Corzetti](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/corzetti.md): Pasta coins, stamped by hand. Mood: stamped, crafted, heritage, tactile, elegant. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: heritage brands, wine, bakeries, crafts, museums. Less for: developer tools.
- `inaniwa`: [Inaniwa](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/inaniwa.md): Silken, ivory, courtly. Mood: silken, courtly, refined, serene, elegant. Intensity 1/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: hospitality, spa, tea, luxury retail. Less for: dense admin, loud campaigns.
- `yifu`: [Yifu](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/yifu.md): Lacquer red and gold, for celebrations. Mood: celebratory, festive, lacquer, gold, rich. Intensity 4/5 · contrast high · density comfortable. Good for: celebrations, restaurants, cultural events, gifts. Less for: saas, healthcare.

## Rounded

Soft, plump and round: cushions, clay and pressed surfaces. Soft and friendly: plump buttons, round images, warm colour, playful but clear copy. Keep layouts simple and spacing generous. Good for education, family, pets, food delivery and consumer onboarding.

- `udon`: [Udon](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/udon.md): Thick, soft, warm. Mood: warm, friendly, soft, tactile, cosy. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: consumer products, food, home, onboarding. Less for: enterprise data, legal.
- `gnocchi`: [Gnocchi](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/gnocchi.md): Soft pillows. Clay you want to press. Mood: clay, soft, playful, friendly, puffy, cheerful, tactile, 3d. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: kids, education, consumer onboarding, games, wellness, food, landing pages. Less for: finance, legal, enterprise, dense admin.
- `cavatelli`: [Cavatelli](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/cavatelli.md): One material, pressed in and pushed out. Mood: soft, monochrome, calm, tactile, quiet, embossed, minimal. Intensity 2/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: smart home, audio, calculators and tools, wellness, hardware companions, personal dashboards. Less for: dense admin, content-heavy sites, e-commerce, data tables.
- `orecchiette`: [Orecchiette](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/orecchiette.md): Little ears, pressed with a thumb. Mood: warm, friendly, soft, rounded, natural, calm. Intensity 2/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: food, wellness, consumer apps, onboarding, local businesses, education. Less for: dense admin, developer tools.
- `mee`: [Mee](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/mee.md): Golden, round, cheerful. Mood: cheerful, golden, playful, bright, kid-friendly. Intensity 3/5 · contrast medium · density comfortable. Good for: kids, education, consumer apps, onboarding. Less for: finance, luxury.
- `mixian`: [Mixian](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/mixian.md): Round, soft, served on small plates. Mood: round, soft, tidy, friendly, modular. Intensity 2/5 · contrast low · density comfortable. Good for: food delivery, menus, modular dashboards, consumer apps. Less for: editorial.
- `pho`: [Pho](https://mian.ro/ai/noodles/pho.md): Fresh, herbal, clean. Mood: fresh, herbal, clean, optimistic, healthy. Intensity 2/5 · contrast medium · density default. Good for: health, food, sustainability, finance for consumers. Less for: nightlife, luxury.