Social Media Graphic Prompt
Added Apr 2, 2026
About This Prompt
This prompt creates scroll-stopping social media graphics using DALL-E that maintain consistent brand aesthetics while optimizing for engagement. It addresses the unique challenges of social media design, including small mobile display sizes, split-second attention windows, and the need for text overlay zones. The prompt builds in visual hierarchy principles that guide viewers from hook to message to call-to-action, following the same patterns used by professional social media design teams. It is ideal for content creators, social media managers, and small business owners who need to produce branded graphics quickly without a graphic designer. The output provides a strong visual foundation that can be enhanced with text overlays in tools like Canva.
Variables to Customize
[BRAND_PLATFORM]
The brand name and target social media platform
Example: FitCore Nutrition, for Instagram feed posts
[CONTENT_MESSAGE]
The topic or message the graphic should communicate
Example: New product launch: plant-based protein powder in three flavors
[STYLE_GUIDELINES]
Brand colors, fonts, and visual direction
Example: Colors: electric lime green (#B8FF00) and matte black. Style: bold, energetic, fitness-focused, clean product photography aesthetic
[CTA_TEXT]
The text that will be overlaid and the desired call to action
Example: Headline: 'Fuel Different' Subtext: 'Plant protein that performs. Link in bio.'
Tips for Best Results
- Specify the exact platform dimensions since Instagram (1:1), Stories (9:16), and LinkedIn (1.91:1) all require different compositions
- Request multiple variations using different color treatments of the same layout for A/B testing
- Ask for versions with and without text safe zones to see the full design versus the practical version