{"id":11780,"date":"2025-10-29T08:17:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T08:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/?p=11780"},"modified":"2026-01-26T02:45:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T02:45:40","slug":"how-google-imagen-4-fixes-the-text-problem-in-ai-art-ais","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/how-google-imagen-4-fixes-the-text-problem-in-ai-art-ais\/","title":{"rendered":"How Google Imagen 4 fixes the text problem and attention to detail that broke AI art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Meet <strong>Imagen 4<\/strong>, Google DeepMind\u2019s ambitious breakthrough in text-to-image generation \u2014 finally tackling a weakness that\u2019s haunted AI art for years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new model doesn\u2019t just produce pretty images \u2014 it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videoproc.com\/resource\/google-imagen-4-review.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>generates faster<\/strong><\/a><strong>, supports up to 2K resolution, and improves in detail, texture fidelity, and prompt adherence<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/670364\/google-imagen-4-image-generation-spell-io-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Verge<\/a>, Imagen 4 promises \u201csignificantly improved\u201d text rendering over its predecessor, making it easier to produce posters, comics, or branded assets with clear lettering.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/670364\/google-imagen-4-image-generation-spell-io-2025?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"http:\/\/kittl.com\/blogs\/kittls-ideogram-ais\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/kittl.com\/blogs\/kittls-ideogram-ais\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Ideogram AI<\/strong><\/a> earned its reputation for handling stylized lettering, Imagen 4 approaches the same problem on Google\u2019s scale: combining <strong>precision text<\/strong> with <strong>photo-level realism<\/strong> across scenes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the sections ahead, we\u2019ll explore how Imagen 4 works, where it outshines rivals, how to prompt it most effectively, and whether it really can shave hours off your design workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/app.kittl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Imagen 4 today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11780_412cb3-bd .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11780_412cb3-bd .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11780_412cb3-bd .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id11780_412cb3-bd .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Imagen 4?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Imagen 4<\/strong> is Google DeepMind\u2019s newest text-to-image model, built to solve one of AI art\u2019s biggest weaknesses: <strong>text rendering<\/strong>. But it represents more than just a fix for garbled text.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike earlier models that often warped or garbled letters, Imagen 4 was trained to treat <strong>typography as part of the image itself<\/strong>, not an afterthought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/670364\/google-imagen-4-image-generation-spell-io-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Verge<\/a>, it delivers \u201csuperior typography.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.videoproc.com\/resource\/google-imagen-4-review.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hands-on tests by <em>VideoProc<\/em> <\/a>found that Imagen 4 also improves <strong>fine detail retention, texture realism, and prompt fidelity<\/strong> compared to Imagen 3. <a href=\"https:\/\/tech.yahoo.com\/ai\/articles\/googles-imagen-4-text-image-111711812.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Yahoo Tech<\/em><\/a> notes that it comes in multiple variants, including Ultra, which is tuned for complex or detail-heavy prompts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For designers, this matters beyond just words on a poster. Imagen 4 is proving itself as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/gemini-imagen-4-3568211\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>more stable, versatile model overall<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 with fewer errors, more consistent outputs, and better handling of aspect ratios.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means sharper product mockups, cleaner illustrations, and more reliable results in styles ranging from photorealism to artistic renderings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Imagen 4 compares to other AI tools in typography and beyond<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To really see where Google Imagen 4 stands, it helps to put it side by side with the other big players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a breakdown comparing Imagen 4 against Midjourney, DALL\u00b7E 3, and Stable Diffusion XL \u2014 focusing on realism, prompt accuracy, speed, stability, text rendering, creative flexibility, and platform integration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Feature<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Imagen 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Midjourney v6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>DALL\u00b7E 3<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Realism &amp; detail<\/strong><\/td><td>Sharp textures, lifelike rendering, fewer smoothing artifacts<\/td><td>Cinematic realism, strong lighting, sometimes stylized \u201cflair\u201d<\/td><td>Clean realism, less stylized, excels at stock-photo style<\/td><td>Flexible; realism varies depending on model checkpoint<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Prompt fidelity<\/strong><\/td><td>Excellent at following detailed\/multi-step prompts<\/td><td>Strong but sometimes adds creative interpretation<\/td><td>Very literal \u2014 usually nails every detail<\/td><td>Depends on fine-tuning; strong with ControlNet\/LoRA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Speed<\/strong><\/td><td>Fast mode up to 10\u00d7 faster than Imagen 3<\/td><td>30\u201360s per job<\/td><td>Moderate speed, often slower via API<\/td><td>Variable; local GPU speed dependent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stability<\/strong><\/td><td>Consistent outputs, fewer generation failures<\/td><td>Stable, but can ignore small prompt details<\/td><td>Consistent, though limited style range<\/td><td>Can be unstable if using community models<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Text rendering<\/strong><\/td><td>Much improved, often legible in posters\/signs<\/td><td>Weak \u2014 tends to produce gibberish text<\/td><td>Very strong text handling, similar to Imagen 4<\/td><td>Weak, unless paired with extensions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Creative range<\/strong><\/td><td>Balanced \u2014 strong in realism, can adapt to artistic prompts but less stylized by default<\/td><td>Outstanding for surreal, cinematic, painterly aesthetics<\/td><td>Literal\/functional; weaker in artistic exploration<\/td><td>Extremely broad via custom models<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Built into Google\u2019s Gemini, Workspace, and Vertex AI tools<\/td><td>Discord + web app community ecosystem<\/td><td>Directly integrated with ChatGPT &amp; Microsoft tools<\/td><td>Open-source; integrates anywhere<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Imagen 4 in Kittl Editor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>01. Select the AI under the \u201cCreate\u201d tab<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-148-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-148-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-148-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-148-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-148.png 1262w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Click the <strong>Create<\/strong> tab in the Kittl AI menu, then choose <strong>Imagen 4<\/strong> from the list of models. This is where you\u2019ll access Google DeepMind\u2019s latest text-to-image engine inside the editor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>02. Describe the kind of image you want<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"996\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-149.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-149.png 996w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-149-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-149-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Type a clear description of your idea in the text box. If you need help shaping your description into something Imagen 4 understands, check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/ai-prompt-writing-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI prompt writing guide<\/a>.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">03. <strong>Adjust settings before generating<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-150.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-150-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-150-768x510.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Above the <strong>Generate Image<\/strong> button, you can fine-tune the <strong>aspect ratio<\/strong>, set <strong>privacy options<\/strong>, and choose how many variations to create at once.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>04. Choose from styles if you\u2019re unsure<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-151-1024x679.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-151-1024x679.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-151-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-151-768x509.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-151.png 1382w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Not sure how to phrase your prompt? You can also browse <strong>styles<\/strong>. Imagen 4 in Kittl is strong at <strong>logos, posters, and high-fidelity imagery with embedded text<\/strong>, making it a great choice when typography needs to look clean.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>05. Generate!<br><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"921\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-152-1024x921.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-152-1024x921.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-152-300x270.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-152-768x691.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-152.png 1378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>From here, hit <strong>Generate<\/strong>, and Kittl will return multiple Imagen 4 results. Drop your favorite straight onto the canvas, customize colors or fonts, and pair it with other design elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Imagen 4 styles in Kittl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-147-1024x681.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-147-1024x681.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-147-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-147-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-147.png 1236w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re not sure where to start, you can also pick from <strong>predefined styles<\/strong>. Imagen 4 in Kittl covers a broad creative range, with these specialties:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Style options in Kittl<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Photo<\/strong><\/td><td>Product photograph, black &amp; white<\/td><td>Realistic product mockups, ad visuals<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vector<\/strong><\/td><td>Line art, vector icon, anime vector, vector art, coloring book, vintage drawing<\/td><td>Clean graphics, logos, illustrations<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pattern<\/strong><\/td><td>Wallpaper, artistic, ink, cute<\/td><td>Backgrounds, decorative prints, packaging<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Clip Art<\/strong><\/td><td>Graffiti-style character, cartoon<\/td><td>Stickers, mascots, casual merch<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Artistic<\/strong><\/td><td>Oil painting, sticker pop<\/td><td>Posters, album covers, expressive art<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Typography<\/strong><\/td><td>Floral lettering, fantasy<\/td><td>Wordmarks, decorative text, branding<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Imagen 4 free?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the top questions people ask is: <strong>\u201cIs Imagen 4 free?\u201d<\/strong> The answer is: <strong>yes, but only at a limited scale.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside Kittl, Imagen 4 is one of several AI models you can choose for image generation. On the <strong>Free plan<\/strong>, you get a one-time bundle of AI images, including about <strong>10 generations with Imagen 4<\/strong>, along with starter tokens for models like Flux Schnell, SDXL Flash, and DALL\u00b7E 3.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This lets you experiment with simple poster designs, product-style photos, or text-heavy graphics without paying anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you plan to use Imagen 4 regularly, upgrading is where the <a href=\"http:\/\/kittl.com\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">real value shows<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Plan<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Imagen 4 access<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Other highlights<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Free<\/strong><\/td><td>~10 generations (part of 100 total AI images)<\/td><td>5 projects, pro templates, 1M+ free assets<\/td><td>Beginners testing AI for the first time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pro<\/strong><\/td><td>~100 generations (part of 1,000 monthly AI images)<\/td><td>50 projects, HD\/transparent exports, 10GB storage, commercial license<\/td><td>Freelancers or small shops<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Expert<\/strong><\/td><td>~300 generations (part of 3,000 monthly AI images)<\/td><td>Unlimited projects, 10+ AI tools, 100GB storage, print-on-demand presets<\/td><td>POD sellers or design teams<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to open-source tools like <strong>SDXL<\/strong>, which you can run locally with unlimited outputs (but at the cost of setup and fine-tuning), Imagen 4 in Kittl is a <strong>closed, subscription-based model<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You trade full control for convenience: <strong>out-of-the-box typography that works<\/strong> without hours of tinkering.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box11780_ecd672-e7 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Instead of fixing garbled text in Photoshop after generation, you get clean, usable words from the start.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to write prompts for Imagen 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/unnamed-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11797\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most AIs, clarity matters. But <strong>Imagen 4<\/strong> especially rewards <strong>short, structured prompts<\/strong> that read like a mini design brief.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/models\/image-generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google\u2019s own documentation<\/a> stresses the importance of covering the <strong>subject, context, and style<\/strong>, and advises specifying the <strong>exact words<\/strong> you want rendered inside the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A practical rule for writing prompts in Kittl\u2019s editor is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formula: Subject + Style + Detail<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subject<\/strong>: what you want (poster, character, logo, product photo)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Style<\/strong>: the look or vibe (retro, graffiti, vector, fantasy)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detail<\/strong>: layout, colors, or exact phrase to render<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Example prompt<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong><em>\u201cGraffiti-style character of a fox holding a spray can, cartoon outline, bright colors, bold lettering \u2018Street Vibes\u2019 on a brick wall background.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why this works for Imagen 4:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It includes the <strong>exact phrase<\/strong> (\u201cStreet Vibes\u201d) to draw, which is crucial for text fidelity. <a href=\"https:\/\/ai.google.dev\/gemini-api\/docs\/models\/image-generation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google\u2019s docs<\/a> provide a clear walkthrough of <strong>how to generate text in images<\/strong><br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subject first<\/strong> (\u201cgraffiti-style character of a fox\u201d) sets the composition target early. Google notes that placing key elements at the start helps the model prioritize them<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Layout cues<\/strong> (\u201con a brick wall background\u201d) and <strong>style signals<\/strong> (\u201ccartoon outline, bright colors, bold lettering\u201d) reduce ambiguity. Prompts with clear stylistic cues produce more accurate lettering.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep it <strong>concise<\/strong>. Overtly long prompts can cause Imagen 4 to insert parts of your text literally into the artwork, instead of treating it as guidance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good vs. bad prompt example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Using Kittl\u2019s <strong>graffiti-style character<\/strong> option:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bad prompt<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Good prompt<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>\u201ccool street art cartoon urban design words fun\u201d<\/em><\/td><td><em>\u201cGraffiti-style character of a fox holding a spray can, cartoon outline, bright colors, bold lettering \u2018Street Vibes\u2019 on a brick wall background\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The bad prompt fails because it\u2019s <strong>too vague and fragmented<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No subject:<\/strong> It doesn\u2019t tell the AI what the main focus should be (a character, a logo, a scene). 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