Explore AI: Precision Meets Creativity with Microsoft Designer
Discovering the Power of Well-Written Prompts
How are you using Generative AI in your daily lives?
Give us some examples!
Icebreaker
Generative AI is…
A computer system that makes new things like text, images, videos, or music by learning from what it already knows.
Like an artist that draws inspiration from everything it has seen or heard to make something new.
Let’s explore how writing impacts the outputs of Generative AI!
Which Prompt Was It?
Match the Prompt!
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Can you determine which prompt generated the image? Be sure to explain why you think so!
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Prompt 1: A dog outside.
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Prompt 2: A happy golden retriever sitting in a green park on a sunny day, tongue out, tail wagging, in a cartoon style.
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Match the Prompt!
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Can you determine which prompt generated the image? Be sure to explain why you think so!
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Prompt 1: A neon-lit futuristic city at night, flying cars zooming between skyscrapers, cyberpunk aesthetic.
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Prompt 2: A futuristic city at night with tall buildings and neon lights.
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Match the Prompt!
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Can you determine which prompt generated the image? Be sure to explain why you think so!
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Prompt 1: A brave knight fighting a dragon in a castle with a sword in a video game styled image.
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Prompt 2: A pixel-art knight in armor holding a sword, battling a fire-breathing dragon in a medieval castle setting, retro 8-bit video game style.
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Match the Prompt!
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Can you determine which prompt generated the image? Be sure to explain why you think so!
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Prompt 1: A cinematic portrait of a person sitting alone in the pouring down rain, neon city lights reflecting in puddles, a mysterious and intense atmosphere.
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Prompt 2: A cinematic portrait of a person standing alone in the pouring down rain, neon city lights reflecting in puddles, in a melancholic and reflective atmosphere.
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Match the Prompt!
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Can you determine which prompt generated the image? Be sure to explain why you think so!
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Prompt 1: A breathtaking view of an ancient temple deep in the jungle, covered in moss, with the golden hues of the setting sun filtering through the trees.
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Prompt 2: A breathtaking view of an ancient Mayan temple deep in the jungle, covered in moss, with the golden hues of the setting sun filtering through the trees.
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The key to writing good prompts is…
Details!
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Writing Matters: The Power of a Good Prompt
·Specific words create specific results: AI follows the details you provide—small changes in wording lead to big differences.
·Clearer prompts = better outputs: The more precise you are, the more AI can generate exactly what you want.
·AI isn’t guessing—it’s following your lead: The way you write a prompt shapes what AI creates, just like giving clear instructions to a person.
·English class just got real: Writing clearly and with detail isn’t just for essays—it’s the key to getting AI to work for you.
Fill in the blanks, craft the perfect prompt, and create something amazing!
Prompt Engineering with Microsoft Designer
Microsoft Designer
Write Prompts, Get Images
Like Canva
But All About AI
Stunning designs in a flash
Break Into Small Groups
Each group should have a laptop, 5-6 students, and 1-2 volunteers.
Workshop Instructions
1.Visit aka.ms/msdw on your device and follow the instructions. Work through each prompt in order.
2.For groups sharing a device, each prompt blank should be filled out by a different student.
3.Students with a Microsoft account can scan the QR code on their phones to participate.
4.Use Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT to help generate ideas if you’re stuck.
5.Most importantly, be creative and have fun!
Facilitators, once students are set up, please advance the slides until you reach the list of potential fill-in-the-blank words.
Go to aka.ms/msdw and follow the instructions.
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Use Microsoft Copilot or ChatGPT to help generate ideas!
Go to aka.ms/msdw and follow the instructions.
Click Generate Image to start using Microsoft Designer.
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Go to aka.ms/msdw and follow the instructions.
Fill in the blanks with your own words, then click Generate.
Prompt Blank Ideas
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Adjectives
Nouns
Verbs
Objects
Locations
Art Styles
Futuristic
Samurai
Hovering
Smartwatch
Airship
Cyberpunk
Majestic
Biohacker
Transforming
VR Headset
Dreamscape
Anime
Arcane
Cyberpunk Ronin
Dancing
Magic Staff
Floating City
Oil Painting
Enchanted
NPC
Floating
Hoverboard
Frozen Tundra
Watercolor
Dystopian
Neon Gladiator
Crafting
Drone
Infinite Staircase
Studio Ghibli
Lush
Demure Queen
Morphing
Laser Sword
Neon Rainforest
Doodle
Dazzling
Phantom Hacker
Whispering
Robot Pet
Holy Citadel
Brutalist 3D
Cybernetic
Time Traveler
Battling
Infinity Mirror
Observatory
Gothic Noir
Whimsical
Robot
Shimmering
Plasma Sphere
Temple
Vaporwave
Celestial
Cybernetic Fairy
Warping
Floating Lantern
Lush Forest
Biomechanical
Radiant
AI Prophet
Sketching
Hologram
Metropolis
Abstract
Mysterious
Student
Summoning
Robot
Pirate Ship
Retro
Magical
Elder God
Soaring
Laptop
Alien Planet
Art Deco
Prompt Engineering is…
The process of writing detailed instructions for AI to get the best and most accurate results.
AI only responds based on what you tell it, so the better your prompt, the better your result. Knowing how to craft clear, detailed, and creative prompts helps you get AI to generate useful, high-quality content.
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Key Takeaways
·AI follows your instructions. The better your prompt, the better your results.
·Details matter. Specific words shape how AI interprets your ideas.
·Creativity + Clarity = Great AI content. The best prompts mix both!
·Prompt engineering is an important skill. Knowing how to guide AI is valuable for the future!
A form of AI-powered software development where you forget the code exists.
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This phenomena is known as natural language programming.
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Emphasis on crafting the product experience. Reduces activation energy. Enables flow state.
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