Create surreal architecture with Microsoft Designer's Image Creator

september 27, 2024

Have you ever dreamed of a world filled with fluffy buildings and wave-shaped houses? Well, get ready to have your mind blown, because with Microsoft Designer's Image Creator, that dream can become a (virtual) reality!

A colorful wavy building

Getting started

First things first, head over to Microsoft Designer and click on Image Creator.

If you like any of the image styles in the Explore ideas tab, you can select the image to modify the prompt that created it. Otherwise, follow the tips below to kick off your otherworldly adventures with your own unique prompt.

Focus on details

Now, here's the key to creating photorealistic buildings: details, details, details. In your prompt, describe the structure's windows, colors, and shape. Tossing in words like "architectural" can also help reinforce that photorealistic vibe.

A spherical glass building

Add unique textures

But what if you want to add some crazy textures to your buildings? Just add a descriptor like "fluffy" and watch the magic happen.

A fluffy pink townhouse apartment

If you really want to amp up the fluffiness, add an extra word like “furry” for good measure. It's wild how much of a difference one little word can make!

A furry pink building

Consider location

Another tip for creating unique building designs? Location, location, location. Picture the different styles you'd see in a New York City building versus one in London. Pretty cool, right?

New York:

A wavy building in New York

London:

A wavy building in London

Create unique shapes

Now, let's spice things up even more by creating some seriously unique shapes. All you have to do is add certain descriptive words to your prompt, and voila! You've got a building that looks like it belongs in a Dr. Seuss book.

A very quirky and wavy house

Incorporate natural elements

And if you really want to get wild, try incorporating natural elements into your building shapes. Just add a reference to a natural shape in your prompt and watch your creation come to life.

Don't forget to experiment with different cities in this prompt, too. An Amsterdam-inspired wave house might look very different from one in New York or London.

A wavy houseboat on the water

Create a new reality with Image Creator

With Microsoft Designer’s Image Creator, you can let your imagination go wild. Don’t be afraid to try your most out-there ideas and play up the surreal elements in this style of artwork. Now, go create the wacky, wonderful world of your dreams!

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