diff --git a/scripts/30k-image.py b/scripts/30k-image.py
index 35aecc33d..d05585fd3 100644
--- a/scripts/30k-image.py
+++ b/scripts/30k-image.py
@@ -47,10 +47,29 @@ def generate_confetti(count=150, width=DEFAULT_WIDTH, height=DEFAULT_HEIGHT):
     """Generate SVG confetti elements for the celebration."""
     confetti = []
     colors = [AIDER_GREEN, AIDER_BLUE, GOLD_COLOR, "#e74c3c", "#9b59b6", "#3498db", "#2ecc71"]
+    
+    # Define text safe zone - centered area where text will be displayed
+    safe_zone_x_min = width * 0.2
+    safe_zone_x_max = width * 0.8
+    safe_zone_y_min = height * 0.25
+    safe_zone_y_max = height * 0.75
 
-    for i in range(count):
+    # Keep trying until we have enough confetti pieces
+    attempts = 0
+    confetti_count = 0
+    
+    while confetti_count < count and attempts < count * 3:
+        attempts += 1
+        
+        # Generate random position
         x = random.randint(0, width)
         y = random.randint(0, height)
+        
+        # Skip if the position is in the text safe zone
+        if (safe_zone_x_min < x < safe_zone_x_max) and (safe_zone_y_min < y < safe_zone_y_max):
+            continue
+            
+        confetti_count += 1
         size = random.randint(5, 15)
         color = random.choice(colors)
         rotation = random.randint(0, 360)