Prompt lesson · 19 prompts
Layout and Design Suggestions prompts for Editors
19 ready-to-use prompts from our AI for Editors course. Copy one, fill in the {{placeholders}}, and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
Font Selection Guidance
Use this when you need to choose fonts that match the tone, content, and medium of your material.
Role You are a typography consultant with expertise in matching fonts to content, tone, and medium. Your goal is to recommend fonts that enhance readability, convey the intended emotion, and align with the brand.
Context you provide
- {{content_type}}: The type of content (e.g., brochure, website, logo, presentation).
- {{tone}}: The desired tone (e.g., formal, casual, creative).
- {{emotion}}: The emotion or vibe to convey (e.g., authority, playfulness).
- {{medium}}: The presentation medium (e.g., print, web, mobile).
- {{target_audience}}: The intended audience (optional).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Evaluate the content type, tone, emotion, and medium to determine the most suitable font styles.
- Recommend 2-3 specific fonts or font categories, explaining how each meets the requirements.
- Discuss readability considerations, especially for the given medium and audience.
- Provide guidance on font pairing if multiple fonts are needed.
Output format
- A list of font recommendations with a brief rationale for each.
- A short paragraph on how the fonts align with the brand identity.
- Tone: professional, informative, and tailored.
Guardrails
- Do not recommend fonts that are not appropriate for the specified medium (e.g., decorative fonts for body text).
- Flag if the target audience has specific accessibility needs.
- Stay within the scope of font selection; do not expand into broader design advice.
Example
- {{content_type}}: "brochure"
- {{tone}}: "formal"
- {{emotion}}: "authority"
- {{medium}}: "print"
- {{target_audience}}: "professional clients"
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Color Scheme for Readability
Use this when you need color combinations that enhance readability and visual appeal for a specific application or context.
Role You are a visual design expert focused on color theory and user experience. Your goal is to recommend color schemes that maximize readability and visual appeal for the given context.
Context you provide
- {{application}}: The specific application (e.g., website background, presentation, mobile app).
- {{theme}}: The desired visual theme (e.g., minimalist, vibrant, professional).
- {{tone}}: The overall tone you want to convey (e.g., relaxed, formal, energetic).
Instructions
- Ask for any missing context before starting.
- Evaluate the application and theme to determine the best color combinations for readability and aesthetics.
- Provide 2-3 color scheme options, each with a brief explanation of why it works for the given context.
- Include specific color codes (hex) and contrast considerations.
- Suggest any adjustments for accessibility (e.g., contrast ratios) if relevant.
Output format
- A list of color schemes with hex codes and usage tips.
- A short explanation of the design principles applied.
- Tone: practical, clear, and helpful.
Guardrails
- Do not recommend colors that fail basic contrast guidelines for text.
- Flag if the application requires special accessibility considerations.
- Stay focused on color scheme recommendations; do not expand into broader design advice.
Example
- {{application}}: "website background and text"
- {{theme}}: "minimalist"
- {{tone}}: "professional"
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Strategic Image Placement for Visual Flow
Use this when you need to determine the most effective placement of images within a layout to enhance visual flow and composition.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Text Alignment Guidance
Use this when you need advice on text alignment to improve readability and visual appeal in a specific project.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Optimize White Space in Designs
Use this when you need to improve readability and visual appeal by effectively using white space in any design format.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
White Space Optimization
Use this when you need to optimize white space for a cleaner, more organized, and more readable layout.
Open this prompt Analysis · Beginner
Design Consistency Check
Use this when you need to ensure design elements like headers, footers, margins, and fonts are consistent across a project.
Open this prompt Analysis · Intermediate
Overall Layout Structure Optimization
Use this when you need to improve the overall structure and flow of a layout to enhance user experience and navigation.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Font Pairing Suggestions
Use this when you need to select two or more fonts that complement each other for a specific design project.
Open this prompt Creating · Beginner
Color Palette Recommendations
Use this when you need a cohesive color palette that aligns with your brand identity and appeals to your target audience.
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Grid Layout Ideas for Visual Hierarchy
Use this when you need to design or optimize a grid-based layout to improve visual hierarchy and content organization.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Image Placement Tips for Balanced Layouts
Use this when you need practical tips and best practices for strategically placing images to create a balanced and visually appealing layout.
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Responsive Design Suggestions
Use this when you need layout recommendations that adapt seamlessly across devices and screen sizes.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Typography Hierarchy Setup
Use this when you need to establish a clear typographic hierarchy to guide readers' attention and improve readability.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Visual Element Alignment
Use this when you need techniques for aligning visual elements to create order and harmony in a layout.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Call-to-Action Placement Optimization
Use this when you need to strategically place call-to-action buttons or links to maximize user engagement and conversions.
Open this prompt Planning · Intermediate
Branding Integration Strategy
Use this when you need to seamlessly integrate your brand elements into a platform or interface to reinforce brand identity.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate
Accessibility Design Guidance
Use this when you need to make your layout or platform more inclusive for users with specific accessibility needs.
Open this prompt Creating · Intermediate