Your First Project

Phase 1: Master the Basics (Design Mode)

Step 1: Start a New Project

• Click "New Project" in the main toolbar

• Choose a blank canvas (studio)

• Give your project an identifiable name

Step 2: Add Your Design Input

Option A: Upload an Existing Sketch

• Click the "Upload" button in the tools panel

• Select a sketch file (.jpg, .png, .pdf)

• Your sketch will appear in the design mode canvas

Option B: Draw Directly in Vizcom

• Select the sketch tool from the tools panel

• Draw directly on the canvas

• Use the eraser tool to refine your sketch

Step 3: Write Your Design Prompt

• In the Properties panel, locate the prompt field

• Describe your design vision clearly and specifically (use the auto-describe feature to start)

• Include materials, style, colors, and key features

Example Prompts:

• “Cordless power drill with ergonomic grip, vertical profile, detailed design showing trigger, and drill bit attachment at the front.”

• "Sleek modern water bottle with matte black finish and ergonomic grip"

• "Mid-century modern armchair with walnut wood frame and olive green upholstery"

• "Minimalist smartphone with edge-to-edge display and titanium body"

Step 4: Explore Palettes

Understanding Style Palettes Palettes in Vizcom are pre-configured visual styles that dramatically change how your AI renders look and feel. Think of them as different "lenses" - from photorealistic product shots to artistic sketches to specialized automotive visualizations. Each palette is optimized for specific design goals and presentation contexts.

How to Select and Apply Palettes

• Browse available palettes in the right panel under "Palettes"

• Click on any palette thumbnail to select it

• The selected palette will be highlighted and applied to your next generation

• Switch between "All libraries" and specific categories to find the right style

When to Use Different Palette Options

• Vizcom General: Best starting point for realistic product visualization

• Surface Sculpt/Volume Render: When you need to emphasize form and dimensionality

• Realistic Product: For final presentation-ready, photorealistic outputs

• Stylized options (Cyber Cel, Technicolor): For creative exploration or when matching specific brand aesthetics

• Design Sketch/Line Art: When you want to maintain a more conceptual, hand-drawn appearance

• Automotive palettes: Specifically when working on vehicle, mobility, or transportation projects

Palette Examples: Vizcom General, Surface Sculpt, Technicolor

Step 5: Adjust Drawing Influence

Drawing Influence controls how closely Vizcom follows your original sketch versus allowing creative AI interpretation. Higher influence (70-90%) means the AI stays faithful to your sketch's proportions, details, and overall form - ideal when you have a well-developed drawing. Lower influence (30-50%) gives the AI more creative freedom to interpret and enhance your concept, perfect for rough sketches or when you want unexpected design variations. Most users find success starting around 60-75% and adjusting based on their sketch quality and desired outcome.

Once you feel comfortable with the interface, the Workbench (Phase II) is even more ideal for exploring and comparing different influence settings systematically.

How to Adjust Influence

• Locate the "Influence" slider in the Drawing section of the right panel

• Drag the slider to your desired percentage

• Preview different settings to find the sweet spot for your sketch

• Remember: there's no "perfect" setting - it depends on your sketch and creative goals

Step 6: Ready for Advanced Workflows

The more you experiment with different prompts, palettes, and influence settings, the better you'll understand how the AI interprets your designs. While you should definitely explore the Workbench (Phase 2) to see its full potential, spending time building confidence in Design Mode first will give you a much more intuitive feel for the tool. This foundation makes the infinite creative possibilities of the Workbench far less overwhelming and much more purposeful when you're ready to scale up your ideation process.

Phase 2: Advanced (Workbench Mode)

Step 1: Start a New Project

• Click "New Project" in the main toolbar

• Choose a blank canvas

• Give your project an identifiable name

Step 2: Add Your Design Input

Option A: Upload an Existing Sketch

• Click the "Upload" button in the tools panel

• Select a sketch file (.jpg, .png, .pdf)

• Your sketch will appear in the workbench

Option B: Draw Directly in Vizcom

• Select the sketch tool from the tools panel

• Draw directly on the canvas

• Use the eraser tool to refine your sketch

Step 3: Write Your Design Prompt

• In the Properties panel, locate the prompt field

• Describe your design vision clearly and specifically (use the auto-describe feature to start)

• Include materials, style, colors, and key features

Example Prompts:

• "Sleek modern water bottle with matte black finish and ergonomic grip"

• "Mid-century modern armchair with walnut wood frame and olive green upholstery"

• "Minimalist smartphone with edge-to-edge display and titanium body"

Step 4: Generate Your First Render

• Click the "Render" button

• Wait for processing (usually 10-30 seconds)

• Your first AI-enhanced visualization appears!

Step 5: Adjust the Influence Percentage

• Higher influence = AI follows your sketch more closely

• Lower influence = AI has more creative freedom

• Start with medium setting (around 50-70%)

Success Milestone: You've created your first Vizcom visualization! Now you're ready to iterate and refine.