portfolio/docs/ai-image-generation/PROMPT_TEMPLATES.md

AI Image Generation Prompt Templates

This document contains optimized prompt templates for different project categories to ensure consistent, high-quality AI-generated images.

Template Structure

Each template follows this structure:

• Base Prompt: Core visual elements and style
• Technical Keywords: Category-specific terminology
• Color Palette: Recommended colors for the category
• Negative Prompt: Elements to avoid
• Recommended Model: Best SD model for this category

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Web Application Projects

Base Prompt

modern web application interface, clean dashboard UI, sleek web design,
gradient backgrounds, glass morphism effect, floating panels,
data visualization charts, modern typography,
soft shadows, depth layers, isometric perspective,
professional tech aesthetic, vibrant interface elements,
smooth gradients, minimalist composition,
4k resolution, high quality digital art

Technical Keywords

• SaaS dashboard, web portal, admin panel
• Interactive UI elements, responsive design
• Navigation bars, sidebars, cards
• Progress indicators, status badges

Color Palette

• Primary: #3B82F6 (Blue), #8B5CF6 (Purple)
• Secondary: #06B6D4 (Cyan), #EC4899 (Pink)
• Accent: #10B981 (Green), #F59E0B (Amber)

Negative Prompt

mobile phone, smartphone, app mockup, tablet,
realistic photo, stock photo, people, faces,
cluttered, messy, dark, gloomy, text, watermark

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• DreamShaper 8

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Mobile Application Projects

Base Prompt

modern mobile app interface mockup, sleek smartphone design,
iOS or Android app screen, mobile UI elements,
app icons grid, notification badges, bottom navigation,
touch gestures indicators, smooth animations preview,
gradient app background, modern mobile design trends,
floating action button, card-based layout,
professional mobile photography, studio lighting,
4k quality, trending on dribbble

Technical Keywords

• Native app, cross-platform, Flutter, React Native
• Mobile-first design, touch interface
• Swipe gestures, pull-to-refresh
• Push notifications, app widgets

Color Palette

• Primary: #6366F1 (Indigo), #EC4899 (Pink)
• Secondary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #06B6D4 (Cyan)
• Accent: #F59E0B (Amber), #EF4444 (Red)

Negative Prompt

desktop interface, web browser, laptop, monitor,
desktop computer, keyboard, mouse,
old phone, cracked screen, low resolution,
text, watermark, people holding phones

Recommended Model

• Realistic Vision V5.1
• Juggernaut XL

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DevOps & Infrastructure Projects

Base Prompt

cloud infrastructure visualization, modern server architecture diagram,
Docker containers network, Kubernetes cluster illustration,
CI/CD pipeline flowchart, automated deployment system,
interconnected server nodes, data flow arrows,
cloud services icons, microservices architecture,
network topology, distributed systems,
glowing connections, tech blueprint style,
isometric technical illustration, cyberpunk aesthetic,
blue and orange tech colors, professional diagram

Technical Keywords

• Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, container orchestration
• CI/CD pipeline, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Cloud architecture, AWS, Azure, GCP
• Monitoring dashboard, Grafana, Prometheus

Color Palette

• Primary: #0EA5E9 (Sky Blue), #F97316 (Orange)
• Secondary: #06B6D4 (Cyan), #8B5CF6 (Purple)
• Accent: #10B981 (Green), #EF4444 (Red)

Negative Prompt

realistic datacenter photo, physical servers,
people, technicians, hands, cables mess,
dark server room, blurry, low quality,
text labels, company logos, watermark

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• DreamShaper 8

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Backend & API Projects

Base Prompt

API architecture visualization, RESTful endpoints diagram,
database schema illustration, data flow architecture,
server-side processing, microservices connections,
API gateway, request-response flow,
JSON data structures, GraphQL schema visualization,
modern backend architecture, technical blueprint,
glowing data streams, interconnected services,
professional tech diagram, isometric view,
clean composition, high quality illustration

Technical Keywords

• REST API, GraphQL, WebSocket
• Microservices, serverless functions
• Database architecture, SQL, NoSQL
• Authentication, JWT, OAuth

Color Palette

• Primary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #06B6D4 (Cyan)
• Secondary: #3B82F6 (Blue), #10B981 (Green)
• Accent: #F59E0B (Amber), #EC4899 (Pink)

Negative Prompt

frontend UI, user interface, buttons, forms,
people, faces, hands, realistic photo,
messy cables, physical hardware,
text, code snippets, watermark

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• DreamShaper 8

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AI & Machine Learning Projects

Base Prompt

artificial intelligence concept art, neural network visualization,
glowing AI nodes and connections, machine learning algorithm,
data science visualization, deep learning architecture,
brain-inspired computing, futuristic AI interface,
holographic data displays, floating neural pathways,
AI chip design, quantum computing aesthetic,
particle systems, energy flows, digital consciousness,
sci-fi technology, purple and cyan neon lighting,
high-tech laboratory, 4k quality, cinematic lighting

Technical Keywords

• Neural networks, deep learning, TensorFlow
• Computer vision, NLP, transformers
• Model training, GPU acceleration
• AI agents, reinforcement learning

Color Palette

• Primary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #EC4899 (Pink)
• Secondary: #06B6D4 (Cyan), #3B82F6 (Blue)
• Accent: #A855F7 (Fuchsia), #14B8A6 (Teal)

Negative Prompt

realistic lab photo, scientists, people, faces,
physical robots, mechanical parts,
cluttered, messy, text, formulas, equations,
low quality, dark, gloomy, stock photo

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• Juggernaut XL

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Game Development Projects

Base Prompt

game environment scene, 3D rendered game world,
video game interface, game UI overlay, HUD elements,
fantasy game landscape, sci-fi game setting,
character perspective view, gaming atmosphere,
dynamic lighting, particle effects, atmospheric fog,
game asset showcase, level design preview,
cinematic game screenshot, unreal engine quality,
vibrant game colors, epic composition,
4k game graphics, trending on artstation

Technical Keywords

• Unity, Unreal Engine, game engine
• 3D modeling, texture mapping, shaders
• Game mechanics, physics engine
• Multiplayer, networking, matchmaking

Color Palette

• Primary: #EF4444 (Red), #F59E0B (Amber)
• Secondary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #06B6D4 (Cyan)
• Accent: #10B981 (Green), #EC4899 (Pink)

Negative Prompt

real photo, realistic photography, real people,
mobile game screenshot, casual game,
low poly, pixelated, retro graphics,
text, game title, logos, watermark

Recommended Model

• Juggernaut XL
• DreamShaper 8

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Blockchain & Crypto Projects

Base Prompt

blockchain network visualization, cryptocurrency concept art,
distributed ledger technology, decentralized network nodes,
crypto mining visualization, digital currency symbols,
smart contracts interface, DeFi platform design,
glowing blockchain connections, cryptographic security,
web3 technology aesthetic, neon blockchain grid,
futuristic finance, holographic crypto data,
clean modern composition, professional tech illustration,
blue and gold color scheme, high quality render

Technical Keywords

• Smart contracts, Solidity, Ethereum
• DeFi, NFT, token economics
• Consensus mechanisms, proof of stake
• Web3, dApp, wallet integration

Color Palette

• Primary: #F59E0B (Gold), #3B82F6 (Blue)
• Secondary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #10B981 (Green)
• Accent: #06B6D4 (Cyan), #EC4899 (Pink)

Negative Prompt

real coins, physical money, paper currency,
people, traders, faces, hands,
stock market photo, trading floor,
text, ticker symbols, logos, watermark

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• Juggernaut XL

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IoT & Hardware Projects

Base Prompt

Internet of Things network, smart home devices connected,
IoT sensor network, embedded systems visualization,
smart device ecosystem, wireless communication,
connected hardware illustration, automation network,
sensor data visualization, edge computing nodes,
modern tech devices, clean product design,
isometric hardware illustration, minimalist tech aesthetic,
glowing connection lines, mesh network topology,
professional product photography, studio lighting

Technical Keywords

• Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP32
• Sensor networks, MQTT, edge computing
• Smart home, automation, wireless protocols
• Embedded systems, firmware, microcontrollers

Color Palette

• Primary: #10B981 (Green), #06B6D4 (Cyan)
• Secondary: #3B82F6 (Blue), #8B5CF6 (Purple)
• Accent: #F59E0B (Amber), #EC4899 (Pink)

Negative Prompt

messy wiring, cluttered breadboard, realistic lab photo,
people, hands holding devices, technicians,
old electronics, broken hardware,
text, labels, brand names, watermark

Recommended Model

• Realistic Vision V5.1
• Juggernaut XL

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Security & Cybersecurity Projects

Base Prompt

cybersecurity concept art, digital security shield,
encrypted data streams, firewall visualization,
network security diagram, threat detection system,
secure connection network, cryptography illustration,
cyber defense interface, security monitoring dashboard,
glowing security barriers, protected data vault,
ethical hacking interface, penetration testing tools,
dark mode tech aesthetic, green matrix-style code,
professional security illustration, high-tech composition

Technical Keywords

• Penetration testing, vulnerability scanning
• Firewall, IDS/IPS, SIEM
• Encryption, SSL/TLS, zero trust
• Security monitoring, threat intelligence

Color Palette

• Primary: #10B981 (Green), #0EA5E9 (Sky Blue)
• Secondary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #EF4444 (Red)
• Accent: #F59E0B (Amber), #06B6D4 (Cyan)

Negative Prompt

realistic office photo, security guards, people,
physical locks, keys, cameras,
dark, scary, threatening, ominous,
text, code snippets, terminal text, watermark

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• DreamShaper 8

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Data Science & Analytics Projects

Base Prompt

data visualization dashboard, analytics interface,
big data processing, statistical charts and graphs,
machine learning insights, predictive analytics,
data pipeline illustration, ETL process visualization,
interactive data dashboard, business intelligence,
colorful data charts, infographic elements,
modern analytics design, clean data presentation,
professional data visualization, gradient backgrounds,
isometric data center, flowing information streams

Technical Keywords

• Data pipeline, ETL, data warehouse
• BI dashboard, Tableau, Power BI
• Statistical analysis, data mining
• Pandas, NumPy, data processing

Color Palette

• Primary: #3B82F6 (Blue), #8B5CF6 (Purple)
• Secondary: #06B6D4 (Cyan), #10B981 (Green)
• Accent: #EC4899 (Pink), #F59E0B (Amber)

Negative Prompt

spreadsheet screenshot, Excel interface,
people analyzing data, hands, faces,
cluttered charts, messy graphs, confusing layout,
text labels, numbers, watermark, low quality

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• DreamShaper 8

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E-commerce & Marketplace Projects

Base Prompt

modern e-commerce platform interface, online shopping design,
product showcase grid, shopping cart visualization,
payment system interface, marketplace dashboard,
product cards layout, checkout flow design,
clean storefront design, modern retail aesthetic,
shopping bag icons, product imagery, price tags design,
conversion-optimized layout, mobile commerce,
professional e-commerce photography, studio product shots,
vibrant shopping experience, user-friendly interface

Technical Keywords

• Online store, payment gateway, Stripe
• Product catalog, inventory management
• Shopping cart, checkout flow, conversion
• Marketplace platform, vendor management

Color Palette

• Primary: #EC4899 (Pink), #F59E0B (Amber)
• Secondary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #10B981 (Green)
• Accent: #3B82F6 (Blue), #EF4444 (Red)

Negative Prompt

realistic store photo, physical shop, retail store,
people shopping, customers, cashiers, hands,
cluttered shelves, messy products,
text prices, brand logos, watermark

Recommended Model

• Realistic Vision V5.1
• Juggernaut XL

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Automation & Workflow Projects

Base Prompt

workflow automation visualization, process flow diagram,
automated pipeline illustration, task orchestration,
business process automation, workflow nodes connected,
integration platform design, automation dashboard,
robotic process automation, efficiency visualization,
streamlined processes, gear mechanisms, conveyor systems,
modern workflow interface, productivity tools,
clean automation design, professional illustration,
isometric process view, smooth gradient backgrounds

Technical Keywords

• n8n, Zapier, workflow automation
• Integration platform, API orchestration
• Task scheduling, cron jobs, triggers
• Business process automation, RPA

Color Palette

• Primary: #8B5CF6 (Purple), #06B6D4 (Cyan)
• Secondary: #10B981 (Green), #3B82F6 (Blue)
• Accent: #F59E0B (Amber), #EC4899 (Pink)

Negative Prompt

realistic factory photo, physical machinery,
people working, hands, faces, workers,
cluttered, messy, industrial setting,
text, labels, watermark, low quality

Recommended Model

• SDXL Base 1.0
• DreamShaper 8

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Universal Negative Prompt

Use this as a base for all generations:

low quality, blurry, pixelated, grainy, jpeg artifacts, compression artifacts,
text, letters, words, numbers, watermark, signature, copyright, logo, brand name,
people, person, human, face, faces, hands, fingers, arms, body parts,
portrait, selfie, crowd, group of people,
cluttered, messy, chaotic, disorganized, busy, overwhelming,
dark, gloomy, depressing, scary, ominous, threatening,
ugly, distorted, deformed, mutation, extra limbs, bad anatomy,
realistic photo, stock photo, photograph, camera phone,
duplicate, duplication, repetitive, copied elements,
old, outdated, vintage, retro (unless specifically wanted),
screenshot, UI screenshot, browser window

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Prompt Engineering Best Practices

1. Specificity Matters

• Be specific about visual elements you want
• Include style keywords: "isometric", "minimalist", "modern"
• Specify quality: "4k resolution", "high quality", "professional"

2. Weight Distribution

• Most important elements should be early in the prompt
• Use emphasis syntax if your tool supports it: (keyword:1.2) or ((keyword))

3. Category Mixing

• Combine multiple category templates for hybrid projects
• Example: AI + Web App = neural network + modern dashboard UI

4. Color Psychology

• Blue: Trust, technology, corporate
• Purple: Innovation, creativity, luxury
• Green: Growth, success, eco-friendly
• Orange: Energy, action, excitement
• Pink: Modern, playful, creative

5. Consistency

• Use the same negative prompt across all generations
• Maintain consistent aspect ratios (4:3 for project cards)
• Stick to similar quality settings

6. A/B Testing

• Generate 2-3 variants with slightly different prompts
• Test which style resonates better with your audience
• Refine prompts based on results

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Advanced Techniques

ControlNet Integration

If using ControlNet, you can guide composition:

• Use Canny edge detection for layout control
• Use Depth maps for 3D perspective
• Use OpenPose for element positioning

Multi-Stage Generation

1. Generate base composition at lower resolution (512x512)
2. Upscale using img2img with same prompt
3. Apply post-processing (sharpening, color grading)

Style Consistency

To maintain consistent style across all project images:

Add to every prompt:
"in the style of modern tech illustration, consistent design language,
professional portfolio aesthetic, cohesive visual identity"

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Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue: Too Abstract / Not Related to Project

Solution: Add more specific technical keywords from project description

Issue: Text Appearing in Images

Solution: Add multiple text-related terms to negative prompt: text, letters, words, typography, font, writing, characters

Issue: Dark or Poorly Lit

Solution: Add lighting keywords: studio lighting, bright, well-lit, soft lighting, professional lighting

Issue: Cluttered Composition

Solution: Add composition keywords: clean composition, minimalist, negative space, centered, balanced, organized

Issue: Wrong Aspect Ratio

Solution: Specify dimensions explicitly in generation settings:

• Cards: 1024x768 (4:3)
• Hero: 1920x1080 (16:9)
• Square: 1024x1024 (1:1)

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Quick Reference Card

Category	Primary Colors	Key Style	Model
Web	Blue, Purple	Glass UI	SDXL
Mobile	Indigo, Pink	Mockup	Realistic Vision
DevOps	Cyan, Orange	Diagram	SDXL
AI/ML	Purple, Cyan	Futuristic	SDXL
Game	Red, Amber	Cinematic	Juggernaut
Blockchain	Gold, Blue	Neon	SDXL
IoT	Green, Cyan	Product	Realistic Vision
Security	Green, Blue	Dark Tech	SDXL
Data	Blue, Purple	Charts	SDXL

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Last Updated: 2024 Version: 1.0 Maintained by: Portfolio AI Image Generation System