Tips for Success

Best Practices for Beginners

Start Simple

• Begin with basic shapes and clear lines

• Avoid overly complex sketches initially

• Focus on overall form before details

Be Specific in Prompts

• Use descriptive adjectives (sleek, rugged, minimalist)

• Specify materials (aluminum, leather, glass)

• Include context (outdoor use, premium brand, sustainable)

Experiment with Influence

• Try different influence settings for the same sketch

• Higher influence for faithful interpretation

• Lower influence for creative variations

Create Multiple Iterations

• Generate several versions before deciding

• Compare different approaches side by side

• Don't settle for the first result

Combine Approaches

• Mix hand sketching on paper with digital sketching

• Use both detailed and loose sketching styles

• Combine Render and Refine modes strategically

Organize Yourself

• Create visual checkpoints (add headers) throughout your process

  • e.g. ‘Concept Stage A, B, C’ or ‘Inspiration, Concept A, Concept B, Final’

• Name your iterations clearly

• Organize your workbench logically

Common Prompt Formulas

Basic Formula: [Object] + [Style] + [Material] + [Context]

• Logic Example: "Water bottle + minimalist + stainless steel + for athletes"

• Prompt Example: “Water bottle, minimalist design in stainless steel, athletic”

Advanced Formula: [Object] + [Style] + [Material] + [Color] + [Details] + [Context]

• Example: "Headphones + futuristic + carbon fiber + matte black + LED accents + for gaming"

• Prompt Example: “Futuristic Headphones, carbon fiber in matte black color, LED and gaming context”