Ideogram AI: A Simple Guide to Making AI Images and Logos with Text

Ideogram AI stands out as a revolutionary tool that bridges the gap between textual prompts and visual content.

This exciting new platform is one of the first AI image-generation tools that successfully generates text.

If you have ever tried to generate a logo or t-shirt design with Midjourney, you would have been disappointed with some garbled text and poor typography.

Ideogram.ai allows users to generate a wide array of visual styles—from typography and posters to anime and dark fantasy.

There isn’t much documentation about Ideogram yet, but this article aims to provide a comprehensive guide on how to effectively use Ideogram AI’s prompt instruction set to get good results.

It’s worth noting that while the AI tool can produce text in images, it’s not always consistent.

Ideogram is a really excellent free alternative to Midjourney that produces good results. It’s perfect for generating ideas for logos, posters and more in a variety of styles.

Before you get started:

I recommend looking for design inspiration on the web to get the ideas flowing before you jump into Ideogram. Logo design is often best kept simple, so try to go for designs that are clean and creative concepts are simplified.

Check out this guide to the best logo designs on Design Rush.

TIP: Just copy and paste this entire article into ChatGPT and ask it to create Ideogram prompts based on one of the 4 prompt styles below.

What is IDEOGRAM AI?

Ideogram AI is a cutting-edge tool that transforms textual prompts into stunning visual content. Whether you’re looking to create a poster for your next marketing campaign or conceptualize a piece of art, Ideogram AI has got you covered.

The platform offers a plethora of styles to choose from, including but not limited to:

• Typography
• Poster
• Fashion
• Cinematic
• Photo
• Painting
• 3D Render
• Product
• Illustration
• Anime
• Architecture
• Dark Fantasy
• Vibrant
• Graffiti
• Portrait Photography
• Wildlife Photography
• Conceptual Art
• Ukiyo-e

How to Create a Prompt

Creating a prompt for Ideogram AI is a straightforward process, but it’s crucial to follow the guidelines to get the desired output. The platform offers four distinct prompt styles to cater to various needs.

Prompt Style 1: Simple Text Representation

Ideal for simple text representation with some descriptive elements.

Format: "Text:"TEXT value" some other keywords"
Style: style1, style2, ...

Example:
Prompt: “Text:"Paradise Awaits" sunset, palm trees“
Style: typography, vibrant, painting

In this prompt, the text “Paradise Awaits” is accompanied by keywords like “sunset” and “palm trees” to give a contextual background. The styles chosen are typography, vibrant, and painting to create a simple yet visually appealing representation.

Prompt Style 2: Structured Format with Text

Useful for a structured format with a clear distinction between the text and its style.

Prompt: "Text:"TEXT value", descriptive keywords"
Style: style1, style2, ...

Example:
Prompt: "Text:"Paradise Awaits", sunset backdrop, hammock"
Style: typography, cinematic, vibrant

Here, the text “Paradise Awaits” is clearly separated from its descriptive keywords “sunset backdrop” and “hammock.” The styles chosen are typography, cinematic, and vibrant to offer a more structured and detailed visual output.

Prompt Style 3: Scene Description with no Text

Best for describing a scene or setting in detail.

Prompt: "Description of the scene or object"
Style: style1, style2, ...

Example:
Prompt: "A serene beach during sunset with palm trees and a hammock."
Style: cinematic, painting, vibrant

This prompt is designed to create a cinematic, painting-like, and vibrant visual representation of a serene beach during sunset.

Prompt Style 4: Focus on a Subject with Text

Ideal when your focus is on subjects, particularly people or characters.

Prompt: "Description of the person or subject"
Style: style1, style2, ...

Example:

Prompt: "A serene beach during sunset with palm trees and a hammock. Text: 'Paradise Awaits'"
Style: cinematic, painting, vibrant

This prompt is designed to create a cinematic, painting-like, and vibrant visual representation of a serene beach during sunset. The text “Paradise Awaits” adds a thematic element to the visual content.

Instructions for Use

1. Choose a Prompt Style: Decide which of the above styles best fits your needs.
2. Fill in the Details: Based on the chosen style, fill in the text value, description, or other keywords as required.
3. Select a Style: Choose one or more styles from the available list. This will influence the visual output.
4. Provide the Prompt to ChatGPT: Once you’ve created your prompt, provide it to ChatGPT. The AI will then process the prompt and generate the visual content through Ideogram AI.
5. Review the Output: Once the visual content is generated, review it. If it’s not as expected, you can modify the prompt and try again.

Important Points to Note

• Always ensure that you have satisfied all the criteria before providing the prompt.
• Generate prompts that adhere to the rules given above.
• Choose prompt styles that best suit the use case.
• Provide each prompt in a separate code cell for easy copy-paste.
• The typography style is common and available in all cases.

Conclusion

Ideogram AI offers a seamless way to convert your textual ideas into visual masterpieces.

Hopefully, it has given you a better understanding of how to effectively utilize the different prompt styles and will help you unlock the full potential of this innovative platform.

So, are you ready to transform your creative visions into reality?