# Adapt copy variants (2026)

The **Adapt** lane is approved — the **all-caps ADAPT** block repeat is not.

## Approved treatments (Drop 8)

| Treatment | Example use |
|-----------|-------------|
| `Adapt.` | Sentence case + period — adapt-loop layout |
| `adapt` | Lowercase monospace — quiet builder |
| `adapt to change` | Full Hawking phrase — sleeve/cuff |
| `→ adapt` | Terminal arrow — tech left-chest |
| `Adapt / Built for clarity` | Two-line stack — varsity sweat |
| `adapt.` | Tonal deboss — stealth cap |
| `Adapt?` | Playful question — dad cap drop |
| `adapt faster` | Action phrase — young hoodie |
| `try adapt.` | Fun Drop micro — loading tee |
| `Adaptability` | Single elegant word — women line-art |

## Retired (archived)

Drop 5 `exp5-adapt-*` — ten heroes with identical shouty **ADAPT** all-caps.

## Generate Drop 8

```bash
.venv-3d/bin/python assets/merch-ideas/scripts/build_expansion_v8.py
.venv-3d/bin/python assets/merch-ideas/scripts/generate_hero_mockups.py --expansion v8
```