Quick-Start Cheat Sheet

The Formula That Actually Works:

[What you're making] + [Who it's for] + [Mood/tone] + [Visual references] + [Specific details]

Example: Landing page hero for a meditation app targeting stressed professionals. Calm and spacious like Headspace but warmer. Soft gradients (lavender to cream), generous whitespace, gentle sans-serif. Think Sunday morning energy.

How I Go From Brain Fog to Clear Prompts

Last month I typed "make a cool design for a gardening app" into Midjourney and got... a cartoon carrot wearing sunglasses. So yeah, I learned the hard way that vague prompts = vague results.

Here's the process that actually gets me what I need.

Step 1: Know What You're Actually Making

Before you touch any AI tool, answer these:

What am I creating?

• [ ] Visual direction/mood board
• [ ] Copywriting/messaging
• [ ] UI concepts
• [ ] Research/competitor analysis

Who's this for?

• [ ] Client presentation
• [ ] Team brainstorm
• [ ] Personal project