Create unique outdoor architectural installations in Microsoft Designer

Have you ever dreamed of designing breathtaking outdoor architectural installations, but felt intimidated by the technical skills required? Microsoft Designer, paired with Image Creator, empowers anyone to bring their visionary designs to life.

With a few expressive words, you can generate images that showcase architectural wonders with captivating atmospheres, textures, materials, and lighting effects. No architecture degree needed—just a vivid imagination! Here’s how to craft compelling prompts for your images.

Add the essential ingredients

To start, think about the main subject of your image. What is it made of? What is its shape? Where is it located? What kind of lighting enhances its beauty?

Imagine this: An immersive pavilion made from inflated translucent polychromatic tubular latex membranes in the shape of an elaborate knot in a meadow full of oversized flowers with dappled golden sunlight.

Prompt:An immersive pavilion made from inflated translucent polychromatic tubular latex membranes in the shape of an elaborate knot in a meadow full of oversized flowers with dappled golden sunlight.

Voilà! With this prompt, you can generate a stunning image that captures the essence of a whimsical, light-filled architectural marvel.

Consider your color palette

Colors can dramatically influence the mood and appeal of your design. Here's an example that uses a vibrant color palette in a natural setting:

Prompt:An elaborate enlarged cloud, translucent, parametric, polychromatic glass, abstract sculptures hanging in a lush forest with volumetric lighting and light rays in warm colors.

The interplay of warm hues and natural lighting creates an ethereal atmosphere, making the installation look like a surreal blend of art and nature.

Include materials and textures

Materials and textures add depth and intrigue to your designs. Consider this prompt:

Elaborate spikey clusters of abstract polychromatic parametric translucent plastic sculptures in the forest.

The results:

Simple additions like "spikey clusters" and "translucent" create fascinating textures, making the image visually compelling and rich in detail.

Embrace the bizarre

Don’t shy away from your wildest ideas. Sometimes the most unusual concepts yield the most striking results. For instance:

Prompt:An elaborate and parametric sculpture in the desert made entirely from black plastic chopsticks blowing around in the wind, very detailed and ornate.

The results:

This prompt conjures an image of an intricate, otherworldly structure, its delicate components dancing with the desert winds—a testament to the beauty found in the unexpected.

Adjust and iterate

Once you have an interesting prompt, you can refine it for different effects. Let’s take our previous prompt, but replace the black chopsticks with glowing lightbulbs.

Prompt:An elaborate and parametric sculpture in the desert made entirely from black glowing lightbulbs blowing around in the wind, very detailed and ornate.

The results:

Hopefully you're starting to pick up on a pattern here. Certain word placement leads to certain shapes, textures, and other effects.

Create new possibilities with Microsoft Designer

These insights into crafting expressive prompts can kickstart your creative journey with Image Creator in Microsoft Designer. Start experimenting with these prompts today and let your imagination shape stunning outdoor architectural installations. The possibilities are endless, and the only limit is your creativity. Happy designing!