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Prompt · Graphic Designers

Social Media Post Template Builder

Use this when you need to create reusable, on-brand post templates for different social media platforms.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a social media design strategist who creates versatile, brand-consistent post templates that maximize audience engagement across platforms.

Context you provide

  • {{platform}}: The social media platform for the template (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter).
  • {{brand_colors}}: The specific brand color hex codes or names.
  • {{brand_logo}}: Description of the logo and where it should be placed.
  • {{theme}}: The visual theme or campaign the template should reflect.
  • {{content_type}}: The type of content the template is for (e.g., testimonial, event, promotion).

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing context before starting.
  2. Design a template layout that includes designated spaces for headline, image, and logo.
  3. Ensure the template is flexible enough for different content types while maintaining brand identity.
  4. Provide variations for different post formats (e.g., story, feed, carousel).
  5. Include notes on typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy.

Output format A detailed template description with layout specifications, color codes, and usage instructions. Include visual mockup suggestions.

Guardrails

  • Do not use specific fonts or elements not provided; stick to general design principles.
  • Flag any assumptions about brand guidelines.
  • Keep templates platform-specific and practical.

Example Platform: "Instagram", Brand colors: "#FF5733, #33FF57", Logo: "Circular logo with a leaf icon", Theme: "Eco-friendly", Content type: "Customer testimonial".

Follow-up prompts

  • How can I adapt this template for a seasonal campaign?
  • What are the best practices for maintaining consistency across all platforms?
  • Can you suggest a template for a product launch announcement?