AI image prompts for generating illustration graphics

In the realm of vector illustrations, DALL-E 3 emerges as a best choice seamlessly translating text prompts into enchanting visual wonders with admirable following of instructions. With an innate ability to grasp instructions for characters, styles, and consistency, DALL-E 3 stands as a testament to the evolving landscape of AI-generated art.

While Midjourney may have its shortcomings, its strides toward improvement are undeniable. The journey unfolds with a ChatGPT-inspired generic prompt, igniting the creation of whimsical watercolor fantasies featuring characters, animals, and objects. Witness the transformation as the machine breathes life into the fantastical, all guided by your imaginative prompts.

Dive deeper into the creative process with insightful tips on crafting prompts, exploring environments, and manipulating actions. A mere 400-character command can spark a cascade of vivid visual interpretations—fourfold enchantment with every execution.

Embark on an exploration of Adobe Firefly, a realm where simplicity meets elegance. Delve into minimalist aesthetics, guided by a generic prompt that births stylized, minimalistic wonders. Unleash Firefly Image 2, set the visual intensity to 70%, and watch as clean lines and solid colors dance harmoniously, creating captivating illustrations of human faces, mountain ranges, airplanes, and trees.

Venture into the intricate realm of mechanical systems, where DALL-E 3 flexes its prowess in educational visualizations. Explore the depth of 3D renders, examining metallic gray airplanes with exposed internals, shedding light on engines, transmissions, and more.

Witness the transformation of a radiant black girl into a captivating 3D vector illustration, pop art meets graffiti. Journey through common illustration styles, from manga art to comics, graphic novels, cover art, and beyond. Each prompt, a brushstroke defining a unique narrative in a spectrum of styles.

Monographs break the mold, replacing monochrome with vibrant teal, creating a fusion of scholarly works and artistic expression. Embrace the allure of low poly vector illustrations, where geometric shapes and metallic hues converge to birth modern, visually appealing aesthetics.

Disney comes alive through prompts that summon classic illustrations, characterized by dreamy tortoises in galactic settings. Embark on a cinematic journey, exploring animation styles, flat illustrations, corporate and abstract Memphis designs, and ethereal wonders.

Unlock the potential of DALL-E 3 for infographics—perfect designs for car engines or snake-shaped futuristic weapons. The stylistic shift to gritty horror comics paints a haunting picture, while realistic infographics take flight, exploring flying cars with organic forms and muted tones.

This blogpost concludes with a celebration of adaptable prompts for illustrations and storytelling. From American scenes to ninja adventures, the power lies in concise prompts that unleash the recognizable styles of artists like Jon Klassen. Immerse yourself in the world where artificial intelligence and creative expression intertwine, transcending boundaries, and opening new frontiers in the realm of vector illustration.

Dalle E3 prompts for vector illustration generated by chatgpt

DALL-E 3 performs very well for vector illustrations. It follows the instruction of prompt for texts, styles and consistent characters nicely. Midjourney lacks in those aspects but even midjourney is improving.

Here is a ChatGPT-inspired generic prompt for creating wisps of different characters/animals/objects.

For the below prompt , generate 4 images replacing character names with some animals : 

“Vector Illustration of [CHARACTER_NAME], depicted in a whimsical watercolor fantasy style. It has an ethereal and charming appearance, with a translucent or semi-transparent body. It emits a soft colourful neon glow, indicative of magical nature. Despite intrictae orb or cloud-like form, the face is expressive with eyes and possibly a mouth that conveys emotion. It floats above the ground gracefully, leaving behind a subtle tail or trail. Its vibrant colors stands out against a natural backdrop of a forest, swamp, or water body. It has sparkling effects.”

“Digital art portraying [ANIMAL_NAME] in a whimsical watercolor fantasy style. The creature possesses a fantastical charm, rendered with semi-abstract strokes. Its form is a blend of flora and fauna, exuding a mystical aura. The vibrant palette contrasts against an enchanted meadow or celestial background. Delicate petals or leaves surround it, adding to the magical atmosphere. The eyes reflect an otherworldly intelligence, and subtle glows accentuate its presence

Tips: How to generate different types of similar prompts. Just prompt in chatgpt the following.I added 400 because I found out bing ai image limites the length of the prompt to about 400 characters without the spaces counted.

“generate similar prompt with diffrent environment and actions and limited to 400 characters.  “Vector Illustration of [CHARACTER_NAME], depicted in a cartoon gloomshade wisp style. It has an ethereal and ghostly appearance, with a translucent or semi-transparent body. It emits a soft glow, indicative of magical nature. Despite  simplified orb or cloud-like form, the face is expressive with eyes and possibly a mouth that conveys emotion. It floats gracefully, leaving behind a subtle tail or trail. Its vibrant colors stands out against a natural backdrop of a forest, swamp, or water body. It has sparkling effects.”

Executing this command produces four visual interpretations of various animals. Users can request alternative subjects or specify a particular object for illustration..

Adobe Firefly: Design Simple & Clean stylized, minimalistic Images for Your Website/Presentation

Generic Prompt : 

Vector illustration of a stylized, minimalistic [Subject], focusing on clean lines and solid colors.

Settings:

Model: Firefly Image 2

Visual Intensity: 70%

Content Type : Photo

Examples:

Vector illustration of a stylized, minimalistic human face, focusing on clean lines and solid colors.

Vector illustration of a stylized, minimalistic mountain range, focusing on clean lines and solid colors.

Vector illustration of a stylized, minimalistic airplane, focusing on clean lines and solid colors.

Vector illustration of a stylized, minimalistic tree, focusing on clean lines and solid colors.

DALLE3 profound performance in comprehending intricate instructions.

 Using this prompt, you can populate a single object with a multitude of diverse objects.

Prompt: Create a minimalist cartoon illustration of a prominent [Subject] silhouette with no outline. The shape of the silhouette should be filled entirely with multiple smaller [Subject] silhouettes, each one being distinct but simple in design. The entire composition should be in a [Color] palette. It is important that there is no outline.

Create a minimalist cartoon illustration of a prominent dog silhouette with no outline. The shape of the silhouette should be filled entirely with multiple smaller dog silhouettes, each one being distinct but simple in design. The entire composition should be in a fall pastel color palette.

Create a minimalist cartoon illustration of a prominent man silhouette with no outline. The shape of the silhouette should be filled entirely with multiple love object silhouettes, each one being distinct but simple in design. The entire composition should be in a black and white color palette. It is important that there is no outline.

Create a minimalist cartoon illustration of a prominent love silhouette with no outline. The shape of the silhouette should be filled entirely with multiple flowers silhouettes, each one being distinct but simple in design. The entire composition should be in a black and white color palette. It is important that there is no outline.

Create a minimalist cartoon illustration of a prominent Santa silhouette with no outline. The shape of the silhouette should be filled with multiple smaller star object silhouettes, each being distinct but simple in design. The entire composition should be in a fall pastel color palette. There must be no outline.

DALL-E 3 great-quality visual representations of mechanical systems

DALL-E 3 is capable of generating great-quality visual representations of mechanical systems, ideal for educational use.

The prompt I used:

Illustration: 3D render of a metallic gray airplane with its internals exposed, showcasing the engine, transmission, and other key components. The airplane is set against a light gray backdrop, emphasizing its internal details.

Fascinating image, but lacking accuracy. To be precise, concentrate on the year, make, and model, as each car has specific details crucial for accurate part installation. Original Equipment (OE) manufacturers should provide more comprehensive schematic information online to enhance Large Language Model (LLM) training.

3d vector illustration

A radiant black girl, beaming with a captivating smile and adorned with gorgeous, flowing wavy hair, set against a cheerful yellow background wearing black reflective sunglasses, trendy outfit with accessories, hands in pockets, upper body close-up, looking up, visual impact, strong light, graffiti art comics 3D Vector illustration, pop art

The common illustration styles to use for graphics

below are frequently used styles in Midjourney for illustrations. Just construct one prompt and vary it changing the styles to get different outputs.

Try the following styles replacing manga art and the mix of different styles can be also tried.

A radiant black girl, beaming with a captivating smile and adorned with gorgeous, flowing wavy hair, set against a cheerful yellow background wearing black reflective sunglasses, trendy outfit with accessories, hands in pockets, upper body close-up, looking up, visual impact, strong light, 3D Vector illustration, manga art

Manga art

Graphic novel

Cover art

Digital art

Rotoscope animation

Vector graphics

Comics panels

Comics

Children’s book illustration

Cartoon art

Items that defy conventional categorization-MONOGRAPHS 

And so it was with “Monograph” instead of “Monochrome”

“2d vector illustration, monograph t-shirt design on white background”

Monograph: an extensive piece of writing, typically a scholarly work, delving into a specific subject, frequently authored by a single individual.

Except that, well, not in any of my #midjourneyV52 creations!

“2d vector illustration, monochrome teal, monograph on white background”

2d vector illustration, cross, monochrome teal, monograph on white background

2d vector illustration, monochrome t-shirt design, monograph on white background

Low Poly Vector illustration

Low Poly Vector illustration employs a minimalist approach, utilizing a limited number of geometric shapes (polygons) to create a stylized representation. The artwork, characterized by angular forms, sharp edges, and a simplified structure, often imparts a modern and visually appealing aesthetic.

The following are two optional prompts that result in different outputs you prefer.

Option 1 :

Geometric [COLOR] and metallic [COLOR] vector illustration of [SUBJECT], neon accents,low poly,3D , octane render –ar 3:2 –style raw

Option 2 :

Geometric [COLOR] and metallic [COLOR] vector illustration of [SUBJECT], neon accents,low poly –ar 3:2 –style raw

Geometric white and metallic blue vector illustration of a horse rider sportsman, neon accents,low poly,3D, octane render –ar 3:2 –style raw

Geometric black and metallic red vector illustration of a futuristic flying car, neon accents,low poly, 3D,octane render –ar 3:2 –style raw

Geometric prismatic vector illustration of an peacock, neon accents,low poly, 3D, octane render –ar 3:2 –style raw

Geometric silver and metallic gold vector illustration of a futuristic cityscape, neon accents,low poly 3D,octane render –ar 3:2 –style raw

Classic Disney ilustration

Prompt: drawing, classic disney ilustration drawing, cartoon 2d, characterized cute dreamy [tortoise] with sweet eyes, mysterious, galactic, staring, peaceful, sweet, innocent, glooming lights, colorful, magical, hq, 8k, concept art digital illustration, exaggerated cartoon features –q 2 –upbeta –v 

Creating vector illustrations made easy with Dall-E 3.

1. Animation Style

Prompt:

An illustration of a phone with a miniature man standing in front working, animation style, earthy colors, minimal, with abstract plants on the background, gradient

2. Flat illustration.

→ Prompt:  “Flat illustration of a office worker standing in front of a dashboard with chart, blue and cyan, gradient

3. Corporate Memphis:

Prompt:

[Flat illustration showcasing a corporate boardroom meeting, integrating bold Memphis design elements like geometric shapes and patterns, capturing the essence of modern business dynamics.]

4. Abstract Memphis:

Prompt:

[Illustration of a dynamic business brainstorming session, blending with abstract Memphis patterns—vibrant, contrasting colors, and unconventional geometric shapes to evoke creativity and innovation.]

5. Boho Watercolor:

Prompt:

[Flat illustration of a group of people taking luggage in the airport, boho watercolor, dreamy color palette]

6. Ethereal Illustration:

Prompt:

[A flat illustration of a man standing in front of a huge phone screen, ethereal illustration, precise linework, blue and light amber]

10.7. Innovative Design Aesthetics:

Prompt:

[Flat illustration of people working on a laptop, with painting and writing tools, interactive experiences, innovative design aesthetics, dark sky-blue, light navy and violet.]

Stylized graphic illustration

stylized graphic illustration of a person standing and reaching out to an object in space, in the style of emotive landscapes, animated gifs, doug hyde, shiny eyes, desertwave, keith carter, punctuated caricature –v 5

A.I. for making Infographics 

Prompt: perfect infographics design for car  engine, Color: teal, Typography: clean, modern, data visualization, clear hierarchy, easily understandable, minimalism, Audience: Kids, Type: pie chart, square, customizable, scalable, online and print use ::6 Professional Infographic Design::4 clear and concise information, visually appealing, high-quality, digital art, unique, award-winning, attention to detail, accurate representation of data::3 cluttered, confusing, low-quality::-3 –stylize 500 times

perfect infographics design for snake shaped futuristic weapon car, Color: light blue, Typography: clean, modern, data visualization, clear hierarchy, minimalism, Audience: adults, Type: pie chart, square, customizable, scalable, online and print use ::6 Professional Infographic Design::4 clear and concise information, visually appealing, high-quality, digital art, unique, award-winning, attention to detail, accurate representation of data::3 cluttered, confusing, ::

perfect infographics design for snake shaped futuristic weapon car, Color: light blue, Typography: clean, modern, data visualization, clear hierarchy, minimalism, Audience: adults, Type: pie chart, square, customizable, scalable, online and print use ::6 Professional Infographic Design::4 clear and concise information, visually appealing, high-quality, digital art, unique, award-winning, attention to detail, accurate representation of data::3 cluttered, confusing, ::

Style of gritty horror comics

an illustration of someone walking through the forest with eyes on their head, in the style of gritty horror comics, dark emerald and red, spiky mounds, dark black and yellow, mysterious figures, gigantic scale, made of vines –ar 2:3

Realistic infographic 

Prompt: the new flying car realistic infographic with different symbols and a black background, in the style of organic forms, muted tones, dark yellow, oversized objects, transparency, traditional craftsmanship, innovative page design, realistic car parts descriprtion

Adaptable Prompts for Illustrations and Storytelling

I appreciate prompts that can effortlessly adapt to diverse settings, yielding consistently varied and coherent artwork.

a comic drawing of a [OBJECT] in front of [BUILDING], ivy plants and flowers, [TYPE] landscape, saturated plain colors, american scene matte painting, matte drawing, detailed, by artgerm and skottie young –ar 3:2 –niji 5 –style scenic

a comic drawing of a ninja woman in front of an ancient building in china, ivy plants and flowers, mountainous landscape, saturated plain colors, american scene matte painting, matte drawing, detailed, by artgerm and skottie young –ar 3:2 –niji 5 –style scenic

Children´s book illustrators

Please remember: The shorter your prompt, the more of the artist´s style will be more recognizable 

“Jon Klassen’s art style is minimalist, using muted tones and clean lines.”

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