What Every Designer Must Know Before Creating with AI

🧠 Understanding the Structure of an Image:

Every great image is made of five essential components:

1. Subject: The main focus of the image — the hero of your story. It could be a person, an object, or a place.
Example: “a young artist painting in a small studio” – here, the artist is the main subject.

2. Background: It defines the atmosphere. A blurred background adds depth, while a detailed one adds realism.
Use phrases like: “blurred background” or “detailed city background.”

3. Lighting: Light gives emotion. Morning light feels peaceful, while neon light feels energetic.
Example: “soft morning light” creates a warm and cozy feeling.

4. Camera Angle: The point of view of your story. High angles feel organized; low angles feel powerful.
Example: “low angle shot of a hero standing under the rain.”

5. Composition: How all elements are arranged. Balance, symmetry, and focus are key to visual harmony.

📐 Aspect Ratios & Image Sizes:

Each platform prefers a specific format. Understanding aspect ratios helps you create designs that fit perfectly.

1:1 → Square – perfect for Instagram posts.
9:16 → Vertical – ideal for Reels, TikToks, and Shorts.
16:9 → Horizontal – for cinematic scenes and YouTube visuals.
4:5 → Great for Meta or Pinterest ads.

Use --ar in your prompt (e.g. --ar 9:16) to define the ratio.
The correct aspect ratio makes your artwork look professional and intentional.

In this video, we show an example of the specific part in the prompt to generate the image in a specific size and also adjust the size.

And these are the results we got :

💡 Lighting – The Soul of the Image:

Lighting sets the mood and emotion of your design. It’s what makes your image feel alive.

Natural Light: soft, realistic daylight tones.
Soft Light: gentle shadows, calm, romantic.
Hard Light: strong contrast, dramatic mood.
Neon Light: colorful, modern, futuristic.

Example Prompt: “portrait of a woman under soft natural lighting, cinematic mood, 8k”
The softer the light, the warmer the emotion.

In this video, we show an example of the specific part in the prompt to generate and edit the image Lighting soft and hard as exsample.

And these are the results we got :

📸 Camera Angles – How the Viewer Sees:

Camera angles define perspective and emotion. Try experimenting with:

Close-up: focus on details and emotions.
Medium Shot: shows the subject naturally.
Wide Shot: adds drama and context.
Overhead: perfect for food, art, or setups.
Eye Level: calm and neutral view.

Example: “a cinematic close-up of a crying woman, soft light, film grain texture”
The right angle can turn a simple prompt into a movie scene.

In this video, we show an example of the specific part in the prompt to generate and edit the image shooting angle.

And these are the results we got :

🎨 Image Styles & Artistic Touch:

Style is what defines the identity of your artwork. It’s how your image speaks without words.

Realistic: looks like a photograph.
Cinematic: movie-inspired lighting and tones.
Digital Painting: artistic and expressive.
Anime / Pixar: imaginative and colorful.
3D Render: highly detailed, futuristic scenes.

Example Prompt: “a robot standing in the rain, cinematic lighting, ultra realistic, 8k, --v 7.0 --style raw”
Try mixing styles like “cinematic digital painting” for unique effects.

In this video, we show an example of the specific part in the prompt to generate and edit the image style.

And these are the results we got :

🌈 Color & Mood Psychology:

Colors are powerful emotions in visual form. They control how your viewer feels instantly.

Warm Colors: energy, passion, joy.
Cool Colors: calmness, mystery, technology.
Pastel: softness, fantasy, purity.
Vibrant: excitement and modern feel.
Moody: cinematic depth and emotion.

Example: “forest in warm sunset lighting, dreamy and cinematic.”
Colors are not decoration — they are emotion.

In this video, we show an example of the specific part in the prompt to generate and edit the Color & Mood style.

And these are the results we got :

✍️ Writing a Professional Prompt:

The prompt is your language of creation. Each word you write tells the AI what to visualize.

Perfect prompt structure:
[Subject] + [Art Style] + [Lighting] + [Camera Angle] + [Mood] + [Quality]

Example:
“a cat wearing golden sunglasses, digital painting, soft warm lighting, close-up, dreamy mood, 8k, --ar 9:16”

Start simple, then refine. The more precise your description, the stronger your result.

🧰 Essential Tools for AI Designers:

Main AI Platforms:
– Midjourney → Best for cinematic details.
– Leonardo AI → Fast and beginner-friendly.
– Firefly / DALL·E 3 → Great for commercial projects.
– CivitAI → Download custom models and styles.

Supporting Tools:
– Upscaler (Gigapixel / Upscale.media) for higher quality.
– Background Remover tools for clean compositions.
– Canva / Photoshop AI / CapCut for post-editing.

AI draws the picture — but you bring the soul.

🏁 Final Project – Your First Three Images:

Apply what you’ve learned by creating three unique artworks:

1️⃣ Realistic image with soft light.
2️⃣ Cartoon-style image (Pixar / Anime).
3️⃣ Cinematic dramatic scene with bold lighting.

Share your work and start building your AI design portfolio!

🔮 Conclusion:

Being an AI image designer means combining the artist’s eye with the writer’s mind. Each prompt is a sentence that paints a story.

Learn the rules, master the tools, and then create your own visual universe.

“Art is no longer what you see — it’s what you describe.” 🎨