diff --git a/apps/landing/package.json b/apps/landing/package.json
index 0f92f17..6b93aea 100644
--- a/apps/landing/package.json
+++ b/apps/landing/package.json
@@ -10,17 +10,18 @@
     "typecheck": "tsc --noEmit"
   },
   "dependencies": {
-    "react": "19.1.0",
-    "react-dom": "19.1.0",
+    "@banatie/database": "workspace:*",
+    "lucide-react": "^0.400.0",
     "next": "15.5.4",
-    "@banatie/database": "workspace:*"
+    "react": "19.1.0",
+    "react-dom": "19.1.0"
   },
   "devDependencies": {
-    "typescript": "^5",
+    "@tailwindcss/postcss": "^4",
     "@types/node": "^20",
     "@types/react": "^19",
     "@types/react-dom": "^19",
-    "@tailwindcss/postcss": "^4",
-    "tailwindcss": "^4"
+    "tailwindcss": "^4",
+    "typescript": "^5"
   }
 }
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/CLAUDE.md b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/CLAUDE.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5751e82
--- /dev/null
+++ b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/CLAUDE.md
@@ -0,0 +1,398 @@
+# Lab Section Design System
+
+The Lab section is a production-ready UI interface for interacting with the Banatie API service. It provides a clean, work-focused experience for image generation, gallery browsing, alias management, and flow control.
+
+## File Structure
+
+```
+apps/landing/src/
+├── app/(lab)/
+│   ├── CLAUDE.md              # This design documentation
+│   ├── layout.tsx             # Root lab layout with scroll context
+│   └── lab/
+│       ├── layout.tsx         # Sub-layout with PageProvider
+│       ├── page.tsx           # Redirect to /lab/generate
+│       ├── generate/page.tsx  # Generation workbench
+│       ├── images/page.tsx    # Image gallery browser
+│       ├── live/page.tsx      # Live generation testing
+│       └── upload/page.tsx    # File upload interface
+│
+├── components/layout/lab/
+│   ├── LabLayout.tsx          # Main layout (sidebar + content + footer)
+│   ├── LabSidebar.tsx         # Left filter panel
+│   └── LabFooter.tsx          # Contextual footer with links
+│
+├── components/lab/
+│   ├── GenerateFormPlaceholder.tsx  # Generation form component
+│   └── FilterPlaceholder.tsx        # Reusable filter checkbox/radio
+│
+└── contexts/
+    └── lab-scroll-context.tsx  # Scroll state for header collapse
+```
+
+## Design Principles
+
+1. **Work-focused, not marketing** - Small typography, efficient spacing
+2. **Clean and functional** - Like Google AI Studio
+3. **Neutral colors** - Zinc palette (true gray, no blue tint)
+4. **Consistent icons** - Lucide React only, no emojis
+5. **Responsive** - Works on 768px to 1920px+ screens
+
+---
+
+## Color System (Zinc Palette)
+
+### Backgrounds
+```css
+bg-zinc-950       /* Main app background */
+bg-zinc-900       /* Card backgrounds, elevated surfaces */
+bg-zinc-900/80    /* Card with transparency + backdrop-blur-sm */
+bg-zinc-800       /* Input backgrounds, secondary surfaces */
+bg-zinc-800/50    /* Hover states, subtle overlays */
+```
+
+### Borders
+```css
+border-zinc-800   /* Standard borders */
+border-zinc-700   /* Lighter borders, dividers */
+border-white/10   /* Subtle borders (avoid in Lab) */
+```
+
+### Text
+```css
+text-white        /* Primary headings */
+text-zinc-100     /* Body text, primary content */
+text-zinc-300     /* Secondary text, descriptions */
+text-zinc-400     /* Muted text, placeholders */
+text-zinc-500     /* Disabled states */
+text-zinc-600     /* Count badges, metadata */
+```
+
+### Accent Colors (Keep Purple/Cyan)
+```css
+/* Primary gradient */
+bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-cyan-600
+hover:from-purple-500 hover:to-cyan-500
+shadow-lg shadow-purple-900/30
+focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500
+
+/* Single-color accents */
+text-purple-400   /* Links, interactive text */
+bg-purple-500/10  /* Info banners */
+border-purple-500/20  /* Accent borders */
+```
+
+### Status Colors
+```css
+/* Success */ bg-emerald-500/10 border-emerald-500/30 text-emerald-400
+/* Warning */ bg-amber-500/10 border-amber-500/30 text-amber-400
+/* Error   */ bg-red-500/10 border-red-500/30 text-red-400
+/* Info    */ bg-purple-500/10 border-purple-500/30 text-purple-400
+```
+
+---
+
+## Typography Scale
+
+### Headings (Practical Sizes)
+```tsx
+// Page Title (only on main pages)
+text-lg font-semibold text-white
+
+// Section Title
+text-base font-semibold text-white
+
+// Card Title
+text-sm font-medium text-white
+```
+
+### Body Text
+```tsx
+// Primary body
+text-sm text-zinc-300
+
+// Secondary/descriptions
+text-sm text-zinc-400
+
+// Small text (hints, metadata)
+text-xs text-zinc-500
+
+// Labels (form fields)
+text-xs font-medium text-zinc-400
+```
+
+### Interactive
+```tsx
+// Button text
+text-sm font-semibold
+
+// Links
+text-sm text-purple-400 hover:text-purple-300
+
+// Badge/count
+text-xs text-zinc-600
+```
+
+---
+
+## Spacing System
+
+### Padding
+```tsx
+// Cards
+p-4 md:p-5
+
+// Compact cards
+p-3
+
+// Form inputs
+px-3 py-2
+
+// Buttons (primary)
+px-4 py-2.5
+
+// Buttons (secondary)
+px-3 py-2
+```
+
+### Section Spacing
+```tsx
+// Page padding
+py-6 md:py-8
+
+// Between sections
+mb-4 md:mb-6
+
+// Between cards in grid
+gap-3 md:gap-4
+
+// Between form fields
+gap-2
+
+// Label to input
+mb-1.5
+```
+
+### Border Radius
+```tsx
+rounded-lg     /* Standard (inputs, small cards) */
+rounded-xl     /* Medium (cards, buttons) */
+rounded-2xl    /* Large - AVOID in Lab (too marketing) */
+```
+
+---
+
+## Component Patterns
+
+### Page Header
+```tsx
+<header className="mb-4 pb-3 border-b border-zinc-800">
+  <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
+    <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+      <Sparkles className="w-5 h-5 text-purple-400" />
+      <div>
+        <h1 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white">Generate</h1>
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Create AI images from text prompts</p>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+    <button className="px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-zinc-300 hover:text-white hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors">
+      <Settings className="w-4 h-4 mr-1.5 inline" />
+      Settings
+    </button>
+  </div>
+</header>
+```
+
+### Standard Card
+```tsx
+<div className="p-4 bg-zinc-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-zinc-800 rounded-xl">
+  {/* content */}
+</div>
+```
+
+### Compact Card (List Items)
+```tsx
+<div className="p-3 bg-zinc-900 border border-zinc-800 rounded-lg hover:border-zinc-700 transition-colors">
+  {/* content */}
+</div>
+```
+
+### Form Input
+```tsx
+<div className="space-y-1.5">
+  <label className="block text-xs font-medium text-zinc-400">Field Label</label>
+  <input
+    className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-white placeholder-zinc-500 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent"
+    placeholder="Enter value..."
+  />
+</div>
+```
+
+### Textarea
+```tsx
+<textarea
+  className="w-full px-3 py-2.5 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-white placeholder-zinc-500 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent resize-none"
+  rows={4}
+/>
+```
+
+### Primary Button
+```tsx
+<button className="px-4 py-2.5 text-sm rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-cyan-600 text-white font-semibold hover:from-purple-500 hover:to-cyan-500 transition-all shadow-lg shadow-purple-900/30 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500">
+  Generate
+</button>
+```
+
+### Secondary Button
+```tsx
+<button className="px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-zinc-300 hover:text-white hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500">
+  <Settings className="w-4 h-4 mr-1.5 inline" />
+  Configure
+</button>
+```
+
+### Ghost Button
+```tsx
+<button className="px-3 py-2 text-sm text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-zinc-800/50 rounded-lg transition-colors">
+  Clear
+</button>
+```
+
+### Icon Button
+```tsx
+<button
+  className="p-2 text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-zinc-800/50 rounded-lg transition-colors focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500"
+  aria-label="Close"
+>
+  <X className="w-4 h-4" />
+</button>
+```
+
+### Empty State
+```tsx
+<div className="p-6 bg-zinc-900/50 border border-zinc-800 rounded-lg text-center">
+  <div className="w-12 h-12 mx-auto mb-3 flex items-center justify-center bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg">
+    <ImageOff className="w-6 h-6 text-zinc-500" />
+  </div>
+  <h3 className="text-sm font-medium text-white mb-1">No results yet</h3>
+  <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Generated images will appear here</p>
+</div>
+```
+
+### Info Banner
+```tsx
+<div className="mb-4 p-3 bg-purple-500/5 border border-purple-500/20 rounded-lg">
+  <div className="flex items-start gap-2">
+    <Info className="w-4 h-4 text-purple-400 mt-0.5 shrink-0" />
+    <p className="text-xs text-zinc-300">
+      <span className="font-medium text-white">Lab Mode:</span> Experimental features enabled.
+    </p>
+  </div>
+</div>
+```
+
+---
+
+## Icon System (Lucide React)
+
+### Standard Sizes
+```tsx
+// Inline with text
+<Icon className="w-4 h-4" />
+
+// Small (badges)
+<Icon className="w-3 h-3" />
+
+// Medium (empty states)
+<Icon className="w-6 h-6" />
+
+// With margin (before text)
+<Icon className="w-4 h-4 mr-1.5" />
+```
+
+### Recommended Icons
+```tsx
+// Navigation
+import { Home, Image, Upload, Zap, Settings } from 'lucide-react';
+
+// Actions
+import { Plus, X, Download, Share2, Copy, Trash2, Edit3, MoreVertical } from 'lucide-react';
+
+// Filters
+import { Activity, Calendar, Palette, ChevronRight, ChevronDown } from 'lucide-react';
+
+// Status
+import { CheckCircle2, AlertCircle, XCircle, Info, Loader2 } from 'lucide-react';
+
+// Media
+import { ImageOff, FileImage, Sparkles } from 'lucide-react';
+
+// Form
+import { Search, Filter, SlidersHorizontal } from 'lucide-react';
+```
+
+---
+
+## Responsive Breakpoints
+
+```tsx
+// Base: < 768px (mobile) - single column, no sidebar
+// md: >= 768px (tablet) - 2 columns, no sidebar
+// lg: >= 1024px (desktop) - sidebar visible, 2-3 columns
+// xl: >= 1280px (large desktop) - optimal spacing, 3 columns
+```
+
+### Sidebar Behavior
+```tsx
+// Hidden on mobile/tablet, visible lg+
+hidden lg:block w-64
+```
+
+### Content Grid
+```tsx
+// Images: 1 col mobile, 2 col tablet, 3 col desktop
+grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3
+
+// Form fields
+grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3
+```
+
+---
+
+## Do's and Don'ts
+
+### DO
+- Use zinc palette for backgrounds/borders (not slate)
+- Use text-sm/text-xs for most text (not text-lg/text-xl)
+- Use Lucide icons exclusively
+- Keep spacing tight (p-3 to p-5)
+- Add focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 to all interactive elements
+- Use transitions (transition-colors, transition-all)
+
+### DON'T
+- Use emojis anywhere in the UI
+- Use marketing-size headings (text-3xl+)
+- Use generous spacing (p-8+, py-12+)
+- Use rounded-2xl (too marketing)
+- Use slate colors (too blue-tinted)
+- Forget aria-label on icon-only buttons
+
+---
+
+## Layout Architecture
+
+The Lab uses a scroll-aware header system:
+
+1. **LabScrollProvider** wraps the entire section
+2. **LabLayout** detects scroll > 50px in content area
+3. When scrolled, header collapses (h-16 → h-0)
+4. SubsectionNav becomes the top element
+5. Content height adjusts: `h-[calc(100vh-7rem)]` → `h-[calc(100vh-3rem)]`
+
+```tsx
+// Layout hierarchy
+(lab)/layout.tsx          → LabScrollProvider + LabHeader
+  └── lab/layout.tsx      → PageProvider (SubsectionNav)
+      └── LabLayout.tsx   → ThreeColumnLayout (sidebar + content + footer)
+          └── page.tsx    → Actual page content
+```
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/generate/page.tsx b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/generate/page.tsx
index a9383f9..0dd4808 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/generate/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/generate/page.tsx
@@ -1,14 +1,9 @@
 'use client';
 
-import { Section } from '@/components/shared/Section';
 import { GenerateFormPlaceholder } from '@/components/lab/GenerateFormPlaceholder';
 
 const GeneratePage = () => {
-  return (
-    <Section className="py-12 md:py-16 min-h-screen">
-      <GenerateFormPlaceholder />
-    </Section>
-  );
+  return <GenerateFormPlaceholder />;
 };
 
 export default GeneratePage;
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/images/page.tsx b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/images/page.tsx
index d270fe7..a5b178e 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/images/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/images/page.tsx
@@ -1,27 +1,30 @@
 'use client';
 
-import { Section } from '@/components/shared/Section';
+import { Image, ImageOff } from 'lucide-react';
 
 const ImagesPage = () => {
   return (
-    <Section className="py-12 md:py-16 min-h-screen">
-      <header className="mb-8 md:mb-12">
-        <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-bold text-white mb-3">
-          Image Library
-        </h1>
-        <p className="text-gray-400 text-base md:text-lg">
-          Browse and manage your generated images
-        </p>
+    <div className="p-4 md:p-6 space-y-4">
+      {/* Page Header */}
+      <header className="pb-3 border-b border-zinc-800">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <Image className="w-5 h-5 text-purple-400" />
+          <div>
+            <h1 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white">Images</h1>
+            <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Browse and manage your generated images</p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
       </header>
 
-      <div className="p-8 bg-slate-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-slate-700 rounded-2xl">
-        <div className="text-center py-12">
-          <div className="text-6xl mb-4">🖼️</div>
-          <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold text-white mb-2">Image Browser</h2>
-          <p className="text-gray-400">Component will be implemented here</p>
+      {/* Empty State Placeholder */}
+      <div className="p-6 bg-zinc-900/50 border border-zinc-800 rounded-lg text-center">
+        <div className="w-12 h-12 mx-auto mb-3 flex items-center justify-center bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg">
+          <ImageOff className="w-6 h-6 text-zinc-500" />
         </div>
+        <h2 className="text-sm font-medium text-white mb-1">Image Browser</h2>
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Component will be implemented here</p>
       </div>
-    </Section>
+    </div>
   );
 };
 
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/live/page.tsx b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/live/page.tsx
index eb04de6..bd9bdad 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/live/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/live/page.tsx
@@ -1,27 +1,30 @@
 'use client';
 
-import { Section } from '@/components/shared/Section';
+import { Zap, Radio } from 'lucide-react';
 
 const LivePage = () => {
   return (
-    <Section className="py-12 md:py-16 min-h-screen">
-      <header className="mb-8 md:mb-12">
-        <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-bold text-white mb-3">
-          Live Generation
-        </h1>
-        <p className="text-gray-400 text-base md:text-lg">
-          Real-time testing and experimentation workspace
-        </p>
+    <div className="p-4 md:p-6 space-y-4">
+      {/* Page Header */}
+      <header className="pb-3 border-b border-zinc-800">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <Zap className="w-5 h-5 text-purple-400" />
+          <div>
+            <h1 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white">Live</h1>
+            <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Real-time testing and experimentation</p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
       </header>
 
-      <div className="p-8 bg-slate-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-slate-700 rounded-2xl">
-        <div className="text-center py-12">
-          <div className="text-6xl mb-4">⚡</div>
-          <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold text-white mb-2">Live Testing Interface</h2>
-          <p className="text-gray-400">Component will be implemented here</p>
+      {/* Live Testing Placeholder */}
+      <div className="p-6 bg-zinc-900/50 border border-zinc-800 rounded-lg text-center">
+        <div className="w-12 h-12 mx-auto mb-3 flex items-center justify-center bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg">
+          <Radio className="w-6 h-6 text-zinc-500" />
         </div>
+        <h2 className="text-sm font-medium text-white mb-1">Live Testing Interface</h2>
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Component will be implemented here</p>
       </div>
-    </Section>
+    </div>
   );
 };
 
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/upload/page.tsx b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/upload/page.tsx
index 1fc4c1c..2366811 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/upload/page.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/app/(lab)/lab/upload/page.tsx
@@ -1,27 +1,30 @@
 'use client';
 
-import { Section } from '@/components/shared/Section';
+import { Upload, UploadCloud } from 'lucide-react';
 
 const UploadPage = () => {
   return (
-    <Section className="py-12 md:py-16 min-h-screen">
-      <header className="mb-8 md:mb-12">
-        <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-bold text-white mb-3">
-          File Upload
-        </h1>
-        <p className="text-gray-400 text-base md:text-lg">
-          Upload and manage reference images for generation
-        </p>
+    <div className="p-4 md:p-6 space-y-4">
+      {/* Page Header */}
+      <header className="pb-3 border-b border-zinc-800">
+        <div className="flex items-center gap-2">
+          <Upload className="w-5 h-5 text-purple-400" />
+          <div>
+            <h1 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white">Upload</h1>
+            <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Upload and manage reference images</p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
       </header>
 
-      <div className="p-8 bg-slate-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-slate-700 rounded-2xl">
-        <div className="text-center py-12">
-          <div className="text-6xl mb-4">📤</div>
-          <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold text-white mb-2">Upload Interface</h2>
-          <p className="text-gray-400">Component will be implemented here</p>
+      {/* Upload Dropzone Placeholder */}
+      <div className="p-6 bg-zinc-900/50 border border-zinc-800 border-dashed rounded-lg text-center">
+        <div className="w-12 h-12 mx-auto mb-3 flex items-center justify-center bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg">
+          <UploadCloud className="w-6 h-6 text-zinc-500" />
         </div>
+        <h2 className="text-sm font-medium text-white mb-1">Upload Interface</h2>
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">Drag and drop files or click to browse</p>
       </div>
-    </Section>
+    </div>
   );
 };
 
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/components/lab/FilterPlaceholder.tsx b/apps/landing/src/components/lab/FilterPlaceholder.tsx
index 7932e5d..ad04775 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/components/lab/FilterPlaceholder.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/components/lab/FilterPlaceholder.tsx
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
  *
  * Checkbox/radio button group for sidebar filters.
  * Supports both single-select (radio) and multi-select (checkbox) modes.
+ * Uses zinc color palette.
  *
  * Features:
  * - Radio buttons for single selection
@@ -48,7 +49,7 @@ export const FilterPlaceholder = ({
   const isSelected = (optionId: string) => selected.includes(optionId);
 
   return (
-    <div className="mt-2 space-y-1" role="group" aria-label={`${groupId} filters`}>
+    <div className="mt-2 space-y-0.5" role="group" aria-label={`${groupId} filters`}>
       {options.map((option) => {
         const checked = isSelected(option.id);
         const inputId = `${groupId}-${option.id}`;
@@ -57,7 +58,7 @@ export const FilterPlaceholder = ({
           <label
             key={option.id}
             htmlFor={inputId}
-            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-2 py-1.5 rounded-md text-sm cursor-pointer transition-colors hover:bg-white/5 group"
+            className="flex items-center gap-2 px-2 py-1.5 rounded-md text-sm cursor-pointer transition-colors hover:bg-zinc-800/50 group"
           >
             <input
               type={multiSelect ? 'checkbox' : 'radio'}
@@ -65,13 +66,13 @@ export const FilterPlaceholder = ({
               name={groupId}
               checked={checked}
               onChange={() => handleSelect(option.id)}
-              className="w-4 h-4 bg-slate-800 border-slate-600 text-purple-600 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:ring-offset-0 rounded cursor-pointer"
+              className="w-4 h-4 bg-zinc-800 border-zinc-600 text-purple-600 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:ring-offset-0 rounded cursor-pointer"
             />
-            <span className={`flex-1 ${checked ? 'text-white font-medium' : 'text-gray-400 group-hover:text-gray-300'}`}>
+            <span className={`flex-1 text-sm ${checked ? 'text-white font-medium' : 'text-zinc-400 group-hover:text-zinc-300'}`}>
               {option.label}
             </span>
             {option.count !== undefined && (
-              <span className="text-xs text-gray-600">
+              <span className="text-xs text-zinc-600">
                 {option.count}
               </span>
             )}
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/components/lab/GenerateFormPlaceholder.tsx b/apps/landing/src/components/lab/GenerateFormPlaceholder.tsx
index 7d3bde7..f1679b9 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/components/lab/GenerateFormPlaceholder.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/components/lab/GenerateFormPlaceholder.tsx
@@ -3,25 +3,34 @@
 /**
  * Generate Form Placeholder Component
  *
- * Main content placeholder for lab generation interface.
- * Matches the /demo/tti page visual style with form card and results area.
+ * Main content for lab generation interface.
+ * Clean, work-focused design with compact layout.
  *
  * Features:
- * - Header with title and description
- * - Prompt textarea (similar to TTI page)
- * - Options row with selects and buttons
- * - Submit button with gradient styling
- * - Results area placeholder
- * - Keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl+Enter)
+ * - Compact info banner (dismissible)
+ * - Prompt textarea with keyboard shortcuts
+ * - Options grid (aspect ratio, style, advanced)
+ * - Results area with empty state
+ * - Lucide icons throughout
  */
 
 import { useState, useRef, KeyboardEvent } from 'react';
+import {
+  Info,
+  X,
+  Loader2,
+  Settings,
+  ImageOff,
+  Trash2,
+  Sparkles,
+} from 'lucide-react';
 
 export const GenerateFormPlaceholder = () => {
   const [prompt, setPrompt] = useState('');
   const [aspectRatio, setAspectRatio] = useState('1:1');
   const [template, setTemplate] = useState('photorealistic');
   const [generating, setGenerating] = useState(false);
+  const [showBanner, setShowBanner] = useState(true);
   const textareaRef = useRef<HTMLTextAreaElement>(null);
 
   const handleGenerate = () => {
@@ -38,42 +47,41 @@ export const GenerateFormPlaceholder = () => {
   };
 
   return (
-    <div className="min-h-screen">
-      {/* Page Header */}
-      <header className="mb-8 md:mb-12">
-        <h1 className="text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl font-bold text-white mb-3">
-          Generate Workbench
-        </h1>
-        <p className="text-gray-400 text-base md:text-lg">
-          Create and experiment with AI-generated images
-        </p>
-      </header>
-
-      {/* Info Banner (Placeholder) */}
-      <div className="mb-6 p-5 bg-purple-900/10 border border-purple-700/50 rounded-2xl">
-        <div className="flex items-center justify-between flex-wrap gap-4">
-          <div>
-            <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white mb-1">Lab Environment</h3>
-            <p className="text-sm text-gray-400">
-              This is an experimental interface for testing generation features
-            </p>
-          </div>
-          <div className="flex items-center gap-2 text-sm text-purple-400">
-            <span className="w-2 h-2 bg-purple-500 rounded-full animate-pulse"></span>
-            <span>Active</span>
+    <div className="p-4 md:p-6 space-y-4">
+      {/* Compact Info Banner */}
+      {showBanner && (
+        <div className="p-3 bg-purple-500/5 border border-purple-500/20 rounded-lg">
+          <div className="flex items-start gap-2">
+            <Info className="w-4 h-4 text-purple-400 mt-0.5 shrink-0" />
+            <div className="flex-1">
+              <p className="text-xs text-zinc-300">
+                <span className="font-medium text-white">Lab Mode:</span>{' '}
+                Experimental features enabled. API calls may be rate-limited.
+              </p>
+            </div>
+            <button
+              onClick={() => setShowBanner(false)}
+              className="p-1 text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-300 transition-colors"
+              aria-label="Dismiss"
+            >
+              <X className="w-3 h-3" />
+            </button>
           </div>
         </div>
-      </div>
+      )}
 
       {/* Generation Form Card */}
       <section
-        className="mb-8 p-6 bg-slate-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-slate-700 rounded-2xl"
+        className="p-4 bg-zinc-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-zinc-800 rounded-xl"
         aria-label="Image Generation Form"
       >
         {/* Prompt Textarea */}
-        <div className="mb-4">
-          <label htmlFor="lab-prompt-input" className="block text-lg font-semibold text-white mb-3">
-            Your Prompt
+        <div className="mb-3">
+          <label
+            htmlFor="lab-prompt-input"
+            className="block text-xs font-medium text-zinc-400 mb-1.5"
+          >
+            Prompt
           </label>
           <textarea
             id="lab-prompt-input"
@@ -83,22 +91,19 @@ export const GenerateFormPlaceholder = () => {
             onKeyDown={handleKeyDown}
             placeholder="Describe the image you want to generate..."
             disabled={generating}
-            rows={5}
-            className="w-full px-4 py-3 bg-slate-800 border border-slate-700 rounded-lg text-white placeholder-gray-500 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed resize-none"
+            rows={4}
+            className="w-full px-3 py-2.5 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-white placeholder-zinc-500 focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed resize-none"
             aria-label="Image generation prompt"
           />
-          <p className="mt-2 text-xs text-gray-500">
-            Tip: Be specific and descriptive for better results
-          </p>
         </div>
 
         {/* Options Row */}
-        <div className="mb-4 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
+        <div className="mb-3 grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-2">
           {/* Aspect Ratio */}
           <div>
             <label
               htmlFor="lab-aspect-ratio"
-              className="block text-xs font-medium text-gray-400 mb-1.5"
+              className="block text-xs font-medium text-zinc-400 mb-1.5"
             >
               Aspect Ratio
             </label>
@@ -107,7 +112,7 @@ export const GenerateFormPlaceholder = () => {
               value={aspectRatio}
               onChange={(e) => setAspectRatio(e.target.value)}
               disabled={generating}
-              className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-slate-800 border border-slate-700 rounded-lg text-white focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+              className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-white focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
             >
               <option value="1:1">Square (1:1)</option>
               <option value="3:4">Portrait (3:4)</option>
@@ -120,7 +125,10 @@ export const GenerateFormPlaceholder = () => {
 
           {/* Template */}
           <div>
-            <label htmlFor="lab-template" className="block text-xs font-medium text-gray-400 mb-1.5">
+            <label
+              htmlFor="lab-template"
+              className="block text-xs font-medium text-zinc-400 mb-1.5"
+            >
               Style Template
             </label>
             <select
@@ -128,7 +136,7 @@ export const GenerateFormPlaceholder = () => {
               value={template}
               onChange={(e) => setTemplate(e.target.value)}
               disabled={generating}
-              className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-slate-800 border border-slate-700 rounded-lg text-white focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
+              className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-white focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 focus:border-transparent disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed"
             >
               <option value="photorealistic">Photorealistic</option>
               <option value="illustration">Illustration</option>
@@ -142,66 +150,73 @@ export const GenerateFormPlaceholder = () => {
 
           {/* Advanced Options Button */}
           <div>
-            <label className="block text-xs font-medium text-gray-400 mb-1.5">
-              Advanced Options
+            <label className="block text-xs font-medium text-zinc-400 mb-1.5">
+              Advanced
             </label>
             <button
               disabled={generating}
-              className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-slate-800 border border-slate-700 rounded-lg text-gray-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-slate-700 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-2"
+              className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm bg-zinc-800 border border-zinc-700 rounded-lg text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-zinc-700 transition-colors disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500"
               aria-label="Advanced options"
             >
-              <span>⚙️</span>
+              <Settings className="w-4 h-4" />
               <span>Configure</span>
             </button>
           </div>
         </div>
 
         {/* Submit Button Row */}
-        <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-4 flex-wrap pt-2 border-t border-slate-700/50">
-          <div className="text-sm text-gray-500">
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between gap-3 pt-3 border-t border-zinc-800">
+          <div className="text-xs text-zinc-500">
             {generating ? (
-              <span className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                <span className="w-2 h-2 bg-purple-500 rounded-full animate-pulse"></span>
+              <span className="flex items-center gap-1.5 text-purple-400">
+                <Loader2 className="w-3.5 h-3.5 animate-spin" />
                 Generating...
               </span>
             ) : (
-              'Press Ctrl+Enter to submit'
+              <span className="hidden sm:inline">Ctrl+Enter to submit</span>
             )}
           </div>
           <button
             onClick={handleGenerate}
             disabled={generating || !prompt.trim()}
-            className="px-6 py-2.5 rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-cyan-600 text-white font-semibold hover:from-purple-500 hover:to-cyan-500 transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed shadow-lg shadow-purple-900/30 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500"
+            className="px-4 py-2 text-sm rounded-lg bg-gradient-to-r from-purple-600 to-cyan-600 text-white font-semibold hover:from-purple-500 hover:to-cyan-500 transition-all disabled:opacity-50 disabled:cursor-not-allowed shadow-lg shadow-purple-900/30 focus:ring-2 focus:ring-purple-500 flex items-center gap-1.5"
           >
-            {generating ? 'Generating...' : 'Generate Images'}
+            <Sparkles className="w-4 h-4" />
+            {generating ? 'Generating...' : 'Generate'}
           </button>
         </div>
       </section>
 
-      {/* Results Area Placeholder */}
-      <section className="space-y-6" aria-label="Generated Results">
+      {/* Results Area */}
+      <section className="space-y-3" aria-label="Generated Results">
         <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
-          <h2 className="text-xl md:text-2xl font-bold text-white">Results</h2>
-          <button className="text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-300 transition-colors">
-            Clear All
+          <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold text-white">Results</h2>
+          <button className="flex items-center gap-1 text-xs text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-300 transition-colors">
+            <Trash2 className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
+            Clear
           </button>
         </div>
 
         {/* Empty State */}
-        <div className="p-12 bg-slate-900/50 backdrop-blur-sm border border-slate-700 rounded-2xl text-center">
-          <div className="mb-4 text-5xl">🎨</div>
-          <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white mb-2">No results yet</h3>
-          <p className="text-gray-400 text-sm">
-            Generate your first image to see results here
-          </p>
-        </div>
+        {!generating && (
+          <div className="p-6 bg-zinc-900/50 border border-zinc-800 rounded-lg text-center">
+            <div className="w-12 h-12 mx-auto mb-3 flex items-center justify-center bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg">
+              <ImageOff className="w-6 h-6 text-zinc-500" />
+            </div>
+            <h3 className="text-sm font-medium text-white mb-1">No results yet</h3>
+            <p className="text-xs text-zinc-400">
+              Generated images will appear here
+            </p>
+          </div>
+        )}
 
-        {/* Result Cards Placeholder (would appear after generation) */}
+        {/* Loading State */}
         {generating && (
-          <div className="p-6 bg-slate-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-slate-700 rounded-2xl animate-pulse">
-            <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-6">
-              <div className="aspect-square bg-slate-800 rounded-lg"></div>
-              <div className="aspect-square bg-slate-800 rounded-lg"></div>
+          <div className="p-4 bg-zinc-900/80 backdrop-blur-sm border border-zinc-800 rounded-lg animate-pulse">
+            <div className="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 xl:grid-cols-3 gap-3">
+              <div className="aspect-square bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg"></div>
+              <div className="aspect-square bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg"></div>
+              <div className="aspect-square bg-zinc-800 rounded-lg hidden xl:block"></div>
             </div>
           </div>
         )}
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabFooter.tsx b/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabFooter.tsx
index 8a9b406..75cee10 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabFooter.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabFooter.tsx
@@ -5,10 +5,12 @@
  *
  * Simple 1-line footer for lab section with contextual navigation links.
  * Displays copyright on left and contextual docs/API links on right.
+ * Uses zinc color palette.
  */
 
 import { usePathname } from 'next/navigation';
 import Link from 'next/link';
+import { BookOpen, Code } from 'lucide-react';
 
 type LinkMapEntry = {
   docs: string;
@@ -32,27 +34,29 @@ export const LabFooter = () => {
 
   return (
     <footer
-      className="border-t border-white/10 bg-slate-950/50 backdrop-blur-sm"
+      className="border-t border-zinc-800 bg-zinc-950/50 backdrop-blur-sm"
       role="contentinfo"
     >
-      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-4 md:gap-0 px-6 py-4 md:h-14">
+      <div className="flex flex-col md:flex-row md:items-center md:justify-between gap-3 md:gap-0 px-4 py-3 md:h-12">
         {/* Left: Copyright */}
-        <p className="text-sm text-gray-500 order-2 md:order-1">
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 order-2 md:order-1">
           © 2025 Banatie. Built for builders who create.
         </p>
 
         {/* Right: Contextual Links */}
-        <nav aria-label="Footer navigation" className="flex items-center gap-6 order-1 md:order-2">
+        <nav aria-label="Footer navigation" className="flex items-center gap-4 order-1 md:order-2">
           <Link
             href={links.docs}
-            className="text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-white transition-colors min-h-[44px] flex items-center"
+            className="text-xs text-zinc-500 hover:text-white transition-colors flex items-center gap-1.5"
           >
+            <BookOpen className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
             Documentation
           </Link>
           <Link
             href={links.api}
-            className="text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-white transition-colors min-h-[44px] flex items-center"
+            className="text-xs text-zinc-500 hover:text-white transition-colors flex items-center gap-1.5"
           >
+            <Code className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
             API Reference
           </Link>
         </nav>
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabLayout.tsx b/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabLayout.tsx
index 4dd48bd..c752920 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabLayout.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabLayout.tsx
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ export const LabLayout = ({ children }: LabLayoutProps) => {
   return (
     <ThreeColumnLayout
       left={
-        <div className={`border-r border-white/10 bg-slate-950/50 backdrop-blur-sm ${containerHeight} overflow-y-auto transition-all duration-300`}>
+        <div className={`border-r border-zinc-800 bg-zinc-950/50 backdrop-blur-sm ${containerHeight} overflow-y-auto transition-all duration-300`}>
           <LabSidebar />
         </div>
       }
diff --git a/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabSidebar.tsx b/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabSidebar.tsx
index 9467eba..8e97ef8 100644
--- a/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabSidebar.tsx
+++ b/apps/landing/src/components/layout/lab/LabSidebar.tsx
@@ -4,22 +4,23 @@
  * Lab Sidebar - Filter Panel
  *
  * Narrow left sidebar for filtering lab content.
- * Matches DocsSidebar visual style with collapsible filter sections.
+ * Clean, work-focused design with Lucide icons and zinc palette.
  *
  * Features:
  * - Multiple filter groups (Status, Date Range, Source Type)
- * - Collapsible sections
+ * - Collapsible sections with Lucide icons
  * - Checkbox/radio button controls
- * - Clean, minimal design
+ * - Zinc color palette (neutral gray)
  */
 
-import { useState } from 'react';
+import { useState, type ElementType } from 'react';
+import { Activity, Calendar, Palette, ChevronRight, RotateCcw } from 'lucide-react';
 import { FilterPlaceholder } from '@/components/lab/FilterPlaceholder';
 
 type FilterGroupProps = {
   id: string;
   label: string;
-  icon: string;
+  icon: ElementType;
   options: Array<{ id: string; label: string; count?: number }>;
   multiSelect?: boolean;
 };
@@ -28,7 +29,7 @@ const filterGroups: FilterGroupProps[] = [
   {
     id: 'status',
     label: 'Status',
-    icon: '📊',
+    icon: Activity,
     options: [
       { id: 'all', label: 'All', count: 127 },
       { id: 'completed', label: 'Completed', count: 98 },
@@ -40,7 +41,7 @@ const filterGroups: FilterGroupProps[] = [
   {
     id: 'date',
     label: 'Date Range',
-    icon: '📅',
+    icon: Calendar,
     options: [
       { id: 'today', label: 'Today', count: 12 },
       { id: 'week', label: 'Last 7 days', count: 45 },
@@ -52,7 +53,7 @@ const filterGroups: FilterGroupProps[] = [
   {
     id: 'source',
     label: 'Source Type',
-    icon: '🎨',
+    icon: Palette,
     options: [
       { id: 'text', label: 'Text-to-Image', count: 78 },
       { id: 'upload', label: 'Uploads', count: 34 },
@@ -74,38 +75,34 @@ export const LabSidebar = () => {
   const isExpanded = (id: string) => expandedSections.includes(id);
 
   return (
-    <aside className="h-full bg-slate-950 border-r border-white/10" aria-label="Lab filters">
+    <aside className="h-full bg-zinc-950 border-r border-zinc-800" aria-label="Lab filters">
       {/* Header */}
-      <div className="p-6 border-b border-slate-800">
-        <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-white">Filters</h2>
-        <p className="text-xs text-gray-500 mt-1">Refine your results</p>
+      <div className="p-4 border-b border-zinc-800">
+        <h2 className="text-sm font-semibold text-white">Filters</h2>
+        <p className="text-xs text-zinc-500 mt-0.5">Refine your results</p>
       </div>
 
       {/* Filter Groups */}
-      <div className="p-4 space-y-4">
+      <div className="p-3 space-y-3">
         {filterGroups.map((group) => {
           const expanded = isExpanded(group.id);
+          const Icon = group.icon;
 
           return (
-            <div key={group.id} className="border-b border-slate-800 pb-4 last:border-b-0">
+            <div key={group.id} className="border-b border-zinc-800 pb-3 last:border-b-0">
               {/* Section Header */}
               <button
                 onClick={() => toggleSection(group.id)}
-                className="w-full flex items-center justify-between px-2 py-2 rounded-lg text-sm transition-colors text-gray-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-white/5"
+                className="w-full flex items-center justify-between px-2 py-1.5 rounded-lg text-sm transition-colors text-zinc-400 hover:text-white hover:bg-zinc-800/50"
                 aria-expanded={expanded}
               >
                 <span className="flex items-center gap-2">
-                  <span className="text-base">{group.icon}</span>
+                  <Icon className="w-4 h-4" />
                   <span className="font-medium">{group.label}</span>
                 </span>
-                <svg
+                <ChevronRight
                   className={`w-4 h-4 transition-transform ${expanded ? 'rotate-90' : ''}`}
-                  fill="none"
-                  viewBox="0 0 24 24"
-                  stroke="currentColor"
-                >
-                  <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M9 5l7 7-7 7" />
-                </svg>
+                />
               </button>
 
               {/* Filter Options */}
@@ -122,11 +119,12 @@ export const LabSidebar = () => {
       </div>
 
       {/* Bottom Actions */}
-      <div className="mt-auto p-4 border-t border-slate-800">
+      <div className="mt-auto p-3 border-t border-zinc-800">
         <button
-          className="w-full px-3 py-2 text-sm text-gray-500 hover:text-gray-300 transition-colors rounded-lg hover:bg-white/5"
+          className="w-full flex items-center justify-center gap-1.5 px-3 py-2 text-sm text-zinc-500 hover:text-zinc-300 transition-colors rounded-lg hover:bg-zinc-800/50"
           aria-label="Reset all filters"
         >
+          <RotateCcw className="w-3.5 h-3.5" />
           Reset Filters
         </button>
       </div>
diff --git a/pnpm-lock.yaml b/pnpm-lock.yaml
index 86b1387..b590f78 100644
--- a/pnpm-lock.yaml
+++ b/pnpm-lock.yaml
@@ -196,6 +196,9 @@ importers:
       '@banatie/database':
         specifier: workspace:*
         version: link:../../packages/database
+      lucide-react:
+        specifier: ^0.400.0
+        version: 0.400.0(react@19.1.0)
       next:
         specifier: 15.5.4
         version: 15.5.4(react-dom@19.1.0(react@19.1.0))(react@19.1.0)
@@ -9192,6 +9195,10 @@ snapshots:
     dependencies:
       react: 18.3.1
 
+  lucide-react@0.400.0(react@19.1.0):
+    dependencies:
+      react: 19.1.0
+
   magic-string@0.30.19:
     dependencies:
       '@jridgewell/sourcemap-codec': 1.5.5