The Kodo AI Prompt Guide: 25+ Ready-to-Use Design Prompts

By Nicholas @ WithLore | withlore.co


How to Use This Guide

Copy any prompt below, paste it into Kodo (usekodo.ai), and generate. Each prompt is tested and optimized for the best AI output. Customize the bracketed text [like this] with your own content.

Prompting Tips for Better Results

  1. Be specific about format — "Instagram story" beats "social media post"
  2. Describe visual hierarchy — Tell Kodo what's biggest, what's supporting, what's the CTA
  3. Include mood/aesthetic — "minimal dark theme" or "bold colorful" gives direction
  4. Set your Brand Kit first — Upload logo + colors before generating for consistent output
  5. One generation, many variations — Generate once, then use free manual tools to create platform variants

Social Media Prompts

1. Instagram Feed Post — Product Announcement

"Design an Instagram feed post (1080x1080) announcing [product name]. Large bold title: '[Product Name] is here.' Subtitle: '[One-line value prop].' Include a CTA button that says 'Try it free.' Dark background with [brand color] accents. Modern, clean aesthetic."

2. Instagram Carousel Cover Slide

"Design an Instagram carousel cover slide. Dark background, large white text: '[Hook question or bold statement]'. Smaller subtitle underneath: '[Supporting context]'. Include 'Swipe →' indicator at bottom. Minimal design, no clutter."

3. Instagram Story — Quick Tip

"Design an Instagram story (1080x1920) sharing a quick tip. Top label: 'QUICK TIP'. Main text: '[Your tip here]'. Supporting detail in smaller text below. Use [brand colors] with a gradient background. Include your logo at the bottom."

4. LinkedIn Post Image

"Design a LinkedIn post image (1200x627). Professional but modern. Title: '[Bold statement or statistic]'. Supporting text: '[2-3 line context]'. Dark or navy background with white text. Include company logo in corner. Clean, corporate-friendly aesthetic."

5. Twitter/X Header Image

"Design a Twitter header image (1500x500). Minimal layout with [company name] logo on the left, tagline '[Your tagline]' centered, and website URL on the right. Use [brand colors]. Clean, professional."

6. TikTok Cover Image

"Design a TikTok video cover image (1080x1920). Bold, eye-catching title: '[Video topic]'. Use large text that's readable at thumbnail size. Bright [color] accent on dark background. Include a play button icon."

7. YouTube Thumbnail

"Design a YouTube thumbnail (1280x720). Large, bold text: '[Video title - keep short]'. Use contrasting colors for maximum visibility. Include a small headshot area on the right side. High contrast, eye-catching."


Presentation Prompts

8. Pitch Deck — Title Slide

"Design a presentation title slide (1920x1080). Company name '[Name]' in large text. Subtitle: '[One-line pitch]'. Dark background with subtle gradient. Include logo. Minimal, investor-ready aesthetic."

9. Pitch Deck — Problem Slide

"Design a presentation slide titled 'The Problem'. Three pain points in a vertical stack with icons: '[Pain 1]', '[Pain 2]', '[Pain 3]'. Use red/orange accents to emphasize urgency. Dark background, clean layout."

10. Pitch Deck — Solution Slide

"Design a presentation slide titled 'Our Solution'. Center a product screenshot mockup area. Below it, three feature highlights in a row with labels. Use blue/green accents for positivity. Dark theme."

11. Conference Talk Slide

"Design a conference talk slide with a large quote: '[Your key insight]'. Attribution below: '[Your name], [Title]'. Minimal design with plenty of whitespace. Use [brand color] as accent. Dark background."

12. Team Slide

"Design a team slide for a pitch deck. Title: 'The Team'. Grid of 4 team member cards, each with a photo placeholder, name, and title. Clean layout with subtle borders. Dark theme, professional."


Marketing Materials

13. Event Flyer

"Design an event flyer for '[Event Name]'. Include date: '[Date]', time: '[Time]', location: '[Venue]'. Bold title at top, event details in the middle, RSVP CTA at bottom. Use [theme colors]. Modern, inviting design."

14. Product Feature Highlight

"Design a product feature highlight graphic. Feature name: '[Feature]' in large text. Three bullet points describing the feature below. Include a mockup/screenshot area. Dark background with [brand color] accents."

15. Sale/Promotion Banner

"Design a promotional banner for '[Sale Name]'. Large text: '[Discount amount] OFF'. Subtitle: '[What's on sale]'. CTA: 'Shop Now →'. End date: '[Date]'. Bold, attention-grabbing with [color] accents on dark background."

16. Newsletter Header

"Design an email newsletter header (600x200). Include [company] logo, newsletter title '[Newsletter Name]', and edition number. Clean, branded design that works in email clients. Use [brand colors]."

17. Testimonial Card

"Design a testimonial card graphic. Large quote marks. Customer quote: '[Their testimonial]'. Below: customer name, company, and small photo placeholder. Elegant design with [brand color] accent. Light or dark background."


Business Essentials

18. Business Card — Front

"Design a business card front (3.5x2 inches). Name: '[Full Name]'. Title: '[Job Title]'. Company: '[Company Name]' with logo. Minimal design, dark background with [brand color] accent line. Modern typography."

19. Business Card — Back

"Design a business card back. Contact info: email, phone, website, LinkedIn. QR code placeholder area. Same color scheme as front. Clean, organized layout."

20. Invoice Header

"Design a professional invoice header. Company logo and name on the left. 'INVOICE' label with invoice number on the right. Include date and client info areas. Clean, professional, trustworthy design."

21. Menu — Restaurant/Cafe

"Design a single-page menu for '[Restaurant Name]'. Sections: Starters, Mains, Desserts, Drinks. 3-4 items per section with prices. Elegant typography. Dark/moody background with gold accents."


Content & Infographic Prompts

22. Comparison Chart

"Design a comparison chart graphic. Title: '[Option A] vs [Option B]'. Two columns with 5 comparison rows: [Feature 1-5]. Use green checkmarks and red X marks. Clean layout, easy to scan."

23. Step-by-Step Process

"Design a step-by-step process infographic. Title: 'How to [Process Name]'. 5 steps in a vertical flow with numbered circles and brief descriptions. Include connecting arrows between steps. Modern, clean design."

24. Statistics Highlight

"Design a statistics highlight graphic. Three large numbers in a row: '[Stat 1]', '[Stat 2]', '[Stat 3]'. Small labels below each explaining what the number represents. Bold numbers, subtle background. Professional."

25. Quote Card

"Design a quote card graphic. Quote: '[Your quote here]'. Attribution: '— [Name]'. Centered layout with decorative quote marks. Elegant typography. [Color] accent with dark or light background."

26. Checklist Graphic

"Design a checklist graphic. Title: '[Checklist Name]'. 8 items with checkbox icons. Two-column layout for space efficiency. Clean, organized, easy to read at a glance."


Advanced Prompting Strategies

Combine multiple elements

"Design a [format] that combines [element 1] with [element 2]. The [element 1] should be prominent/large, while [element 2] serves as supporting context."

Specify text sizing

"Large headline (biggest text on the design): '[Headline]'. Medium subtitle: '[Subtitle]'. Small body text: '[Details]'. Tiny footer text: '[Legal/URL]'."

Request specific layouts

"Use a split layout: left side is [description], right side is [description]." or "Use a centered, stacked layout with elements flowing top to bottom."

Mood and aesthetic keywords that work well


Credit-Saving Tips

  1. Generate one design, then manually edit to create 5+ variants
  2. Use manual tools (always free) for text changes and color swaps
  3. Batch similar designs — generate one poster style, then adapt for each event
  4. Set up Brand Kit once to avoid regenerating for brand consistency
  5. Start with the most complex design, then simplify manually for simpler formats

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