50+ AI Design Prompts That Actually Work (Copy-Paste Templates)

[App Type] + [Target User] + [Core Features] + [Visual Style] + [Specific Screens]

Style: Like [App A] meets [App B]. The [quality] of [App A] with the [quality] of [App B].

Style: Like Notion meets Things 3. The flexibility of Notion with the visual clarity of Things 3.

Should feel [positive], not [negative]. Avoid [thing to avoid].

Should feel premium and mature, not playful or gamified. Avoid bright colors and cartoon elements.

Imagine a [user] who [context]. They open the app to [specific action]. The interface should make [outcome] feel [emotion].

Imagine a founder at 11pm who just finished a long day. They open the app to log one quick win before bed. The interface should make capturing thoughts feel effortless and calming, not like another task.

Requirements:
- Must include [element]
- [Color/brand] constraint
- [Platform] patterns
- [Accessibility] need

Requirements:
- Must include bottom navigation (no hamburger menu)
- Brand color is #2D5BFF, use throughout
- Follow iOS Human Interface Guidelines
- All text must be readable at 16px minimum

Create a meditation app for stressed office workers with guided sessions, mood tracking, and daily streaks.

The home screen feels too busy. Simplify it to just show: current streak, today's recommended session, and a "begin" button. Move everything else to secondary screens.

Add subtle depth with soft shadows. The current design feels flat. Keep it minimal but add visual hierarchy through shadow and spacing.

Generate two versions of this design:
Version A: Minimal and professional, like a productivity tool
Version B: Warm and friendly, like a wellness app

Same features, different personalities.

For the profile screen specifically:
- Move the settings icon from top-left to top-right
- Make the stats section more prominent
- Add a "share profile" action
- Use a gradient header like the home screen

Follow iOS Human Interface Guidelines:
- SF Pro font family
- System blue accent color (#007AFF)
- Native tab bar at bottom
- Large title navigation style
- Subtle vibrancy effects

Follow Material Design 3 guidelines:
- Roboto font family
- Dynamic color support
- FAB for primary action
- Navigation rail on larger screens
- Material You surfaces

Design a marketplace app for [product category] connecting [buyers] with [sellers].

Features:
- Browse/search with filters ([specific filters])
- Product detail with photos, price, seller info
- Saved items/wishlist
- Purchase flow with [payment method]
- Order tracking

Style: Clean and trustworthy. [Neutral/vibrant] color scheme.
Photography-focused layouts. Similar to [reference app].

Generate: Browse/search, product detail, cart, checkout, order status.

Design a [fashion type] shopping app for [demographic].

Features:
- Category browsing ([categories])
- Product detail with size guide
- Virtual try-on / style preview
- Wishlist and saved outfits
- Checkout with [shipping options]

Style: [Minimal/editorial/streetwear]. Strong product photography.
Color scheme: [colors]. Similar to [reference brand/app].

Generate: Home/discovery, category grid, product detail, wishlist, checkout.

Design a marketplace for local [service type] in [area type].

Features:
- Service provider profiles with reviews
- Booking/scheduling system
- Messaging with providers
- Payment and receipts
- Service history

Style: Professional and trustworthy. Local and personable feel.
[Color] palette. Clear pricing throughout.

Generate: Browse providers, provider profile, booking flow, messages, history.

Design a social app for sharing [content type] with [community].

Features:
- Feed of [content] from followed users
- Create/post flow for [content type]
- Profile with [content] gallery
- Discovery/explore section
- Reactions and comments

Style: [Content]-focused. Let [content] be the hero.
[Minimal/vibrant] UI that doesn't compete with content.

Generate: Home feed, create post, profile, explore, single post view.

Design a community app for [interest/identity group].

Features:
- Group/community discovery
- Discussion threads
- Events calendar
- Member directory
- Direct messaging

Style: Welcoming and inclusive. Should feel like [physical space metaphor].
[Warm/cool] colors. Accessible and friendly.

Generate: Community feed, group page, event detail, member list, DMs.

Design a [niche] dating app for [demographic].

Features:
- Profile creation with [key info]
- Matching/discovery mechanism
- Match list and conversations
- Video/voice call option
- Safety features

Style: [Personality: playful/sophisticated/casual]. Not generic.
Photography-centric. [Color] accents.

Generate: Profile setup, discovery/swipe, matches, conversation, profile view.

Design a task management app for [specific user type].

Features:
- Task creation with [metadata: due dates, projects, tags]
- List/board view options
- Today/upcoming views
- [Collaboration features if applicable]
- Completion tracking

Style: Clean and focused. Minimal distractions.
Similar to [Things/Todoist/Linear] but [your twist].

Generate: Main task list, task detail, create task, today view, project view.

Design a note-taking app for [use case: students/writers/researchers].

Features:
- Rich text editor with [formatting options]
- Organization with [folders/tags/links]
- Search across notes
- [Special feature: handwriting/voice/etc]
- Export options

Style: Writing-focused. Calm and distraction-free.
[Paper-like/modern/dark-mode] aesthetic.

Generate: Note list, note editor, search, organization view, settings.

Design a calendar app for [user type] who [specific need].

Features:
- Month/week/day views
- Event creation with [details]
- [Integration: people, locations, video calls]
- Recurring events
- [Unique feature]

Style: Clear temporal visualization. Glanceable.
[Colorful/minimal] approach to event display.

Generate: Month view, week view, event detail, create event, day view.

Design a [workout type] fitness app for [user level].

Features:
- Workout [logging/following]
- Progress tracking with [metrics]
- [Rest timer/form guides/etc]
- Achievement system
- History and stats

Style: Motivating without being aggressive.
[Dark/light] theme with [energetic/calm] accents.

Generate: Home/dashboard, active workout, exercise detail, progress, history.

Design a [meditation/therapy/mood] app for [demographic].

Features:
- [Session library/mood logging/journaling]
- Daily practice encouragement
- Progress and patterns
- [Audio/video content if applicable]
- Reminders

Style: Calming and supportive. Never clinical.
[Nature-inspired/minimal/warm] aesthetic.

Generate: Home, session view, progress, content library, settings.

Design a [nutrition tracking/meal planning/diet] app for [goal].

Features:
- [Food logging/meal planning]
- Nutritional information display
- Goal tracking ([calories/macros/specific])
- Recipe suggestions
- Progress visualization

Style: Healthy but not preachy. Should feel [encouraging/simple/scientific].
[Fresh/clean/earthy] color palette.

Generate: Daily log, food search, meal detail, weekly overview, recipes.

Design a personal finance app for [user type] to [goal: budget/save/invest].

Features:
- Account overview and balances
- Transaction tracking and categorization
- [Budget creation/savings goals/investment portfolio]
- Spending insights and charts
- Bill reminders

Style: Trustworthy and secure feeling. Not intimidating.
[Professional/friendly] tone. Clear number display.

Generate: Dashboard, transactions, budget/goals, insights, settings.

Design an expense splitting app for [context: friends/roommates/travel].

Features:
- Create groups and add expenses
- Automatic split calculations
- Who owes who overview
- Settle up / payment integration
- History and receipts

Style: Simple and quick. Should take seconds to add expense.
Friendly and social, not financial software.

Generate: Groups list, group detail, add expense, balances, settle up.

Design a [subject] learning app for [learner type].

Features:
- Course/lesson library
- Progress tracking through curriculum
- [Practice exercises/quizzes]
- Achievements and streaks
- [Offline support/bookmarks]

Style: Engaging without being childish. Focus on content.
[Bright/calm/academic] palette. Should feel [emotion].

Generate: Library/home, lesson view, practice, progress, profile.

Design a [skill: language/music/coding] practice app for [level].

Features:
- Daily practice sessions
- Skill tree / curriculum progression
- [Specific practice type: flashcards/exercises/projects]
- Streak and motivation system
- Community/leaderboard

Style: Game-like motivation without being childish.
Clean and focused during practice. [Colors].

Generate: Home/dashboard, practice session, progress tree, review, profile.

Design a weather app for [use case: daily planning/outdoor activities/travel].

Features:
- Current conditions display
- Hourly and daily forecasts
- [Specific: radar/air quality/UV index/etc]
- Multiple locations
- Weather alerts

Style: Weather as visual experience. [Immersive/minimal/informational].
Dynamic colors based on conditions. Glanceable.

Generate: Main view, hourly detail, weekly forecast, location list, radar.

Design a trip planning app for [traveler type].

Features:
- Trip itinerary creation
- [Bookings/reservations tracking]
- Maps and local recommendations
- Packing lists
- [Offline access/sharing]

Style: Inspirational and organized. Should spark wanderlust.
Photography-heavy. Clean trip organization.

Generate: Trips list, trip detail/itinerary, add item, map view, packing.

Include social features, messaging, video, photos, stories, events, groups, marketplace, payments, live streaming, AR filters, and AI recommendations.

Make it look good and modern.

Create a fitness app.

Make sure it works on mobile.

[Great detailed prompt but doesn't specify screens]

Increase whitespace throughout—feels cramped

Make the color scheme more muted/vibrant

Add subtle depth with shadows—currently feels flat

Increase font sizes for better readability

Make the primary action button more prominent

Switch to bottom tab navigation instead of hamburger menu

Make this screen scrollable instead of paginated

Convert the list view to a card grid

Add a floating action button for [primary action]

Add a search bar at the top of this screen

Include empty state design for when there's no data

Add a promotional banner section

Show loading states for async content

Convert this to iOS design patterns (SF symbols, native nav)

Make this follow Material Design 3 guidelines

Create a tablet/iPad version with sidebar navigation