Sometimes I just stare at a blank canvas or arguing over why the client's logo looks "too green".
Design isn't just about drawing; it's about solving problems with clarity. These prompts help you bypass the mental block, nail the rationale for your choices, and get to the final concept faster.
Here are 5 you can use right now:
1. The Design Rationale Builder
You have a design, but you need to explain why it works to a stakeholder who doesn't speak "Hick's Law."
👉 Prompt:
Analyze this design element: [Describe Element/Paste link, e.g., 'The homepage layout with a fixed top bar and three equal cards below the fold'].
Explain the design choice using 3 principles from [Field, e.g., Gestalt Psychology, UX Writing, Color Theory]. Structure your response as an argument for why this design best serves the [Goal, e.g., 'user's ability to find information quickly'].
💡 Example: Used it for a website's navigation $\rightarrow$ got a professional explanation citing Fitts’s Law and Information Hierarchy, making the design justification bulletproof.
2. The Color Palette Translator
Need a new color scheme but don't want to just pick something random? Base your choice on emotion and brand.
👉 Prompt:
Generate a 5-color palette (primary, secondary, accent, dark text, light background) that conveys the feeling of [Feeling, e.g., 'Trust and Stability', 'Youthful Energy', 'Luxury and Exclusivity'].
For each color, provide:
- HEX Code.
- The psychological reasoning for its choice.
- A specific use case (e.g., CTA buttons, backgrounds, headings).
💡 Example: Asked for "Calm and Technology" $\rightarrow$ got a palette centered on deep blues and soft greys with clear usage rules, saving an hour of hunting in $Figma$.
3. The Microcopy Magician
The small text matters more than the big text sometimes. Stop writing confusing error messages or boring $CTA$ buttons.
👉 Prompt:
Rewrite the following 3 pieces of microcopy to match a [Brand Tone, e.g., 'Witty and Helpful', 'Serious and Security-Focused', 'Friendly and Casual'].
- Error Message: "The form was submitted incorrectly."
- $CTA$ Button: "Get Started Now."
- Empty State Text: "There are no saved items."
💡 Example: Changed the empty state text from "No items found" to the more engaging "Your shelf is looking lonely. Find some great books to add!"
4. The Visual Idea Scaffolder
You've got a tricky concept (like "data sovereignty" or "cloud orchestration") that needs a visual metaphor. This gives you a starting point.
👉 Prompt:
I need to create an image to represent the concept of [Abstract Concept, e.g., 'Fast, Reliable Data Transfer' or 'A Global, Decentralized Network'].
Suggest 3 distinct visual metaphors or scenarios. For each, describe:
- The core image/subject (e.g., 'A high-speed train').
- The $Mood/Lighting$ (e.g., 'Vibrant, neon blue light').
- The specific elements to include (e.g., 'Only wires, no people, sense of speed blur').
💡 Example: For "Decentralized Network" $\rightarrow$ got the idea of a geodesic dome made of interwoven light paths, which became the core of the hero image.
5. The $CSS$/Code-to-Concept Converter
For the web designers who also write frontend, quickly translate the technical implementation into a design critique.
👉 Prompt:
I am using a $CSS$ Grid with [Describe Grid Setup, e.g., '4 columns that collapse to 1 on mobile'] to display content. Critically review this technical approach from a UI/UX perspective.
- What are the 3 biggest benefits of this setup for the user experience?
- What is one potential issue (e.g., accessibility, content overflow) I need to check?
💡 Example: Reviewed a $Flexbox$ menu $\rightarrow$ ChatGPT noted a potential issue with screen reader tab order, reminding me to check the $HTML$ structure.
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