Prompt hacks to 10x your design (Part 2)

I recently gave a lecture as part of our new Lovable Shipped program and shared some of the prompt hacks I use to build better products with Lovable.

Here are some of my favorites:

1/ Start with intent, not features

Bad: “Build me a landing page.”

Good: “Create a cinematic landing page that introduces a premium wellness brand with storytelling sections and high-end visual design.”

2/ Use emotional keywords

Words like:

→ Tactile

→ Editorial

→ Confident

→ Joyful

They don’t just change the style, they change the feeling and vibe of your project enirerly.

3/ Give context, not instructions

Instead of: “Add a card with a button”

Say: “Add a pricing card that feels premium and reassuring. Highlight the most popular plan with a soft glow and ribbon.”

4/ Reference good design

Don’t reinvent the wheel.

Say things like:

→ “Style it like Apple’s pricing grid.”

→ “Use the same navbar layout as Notion.”

5/ Think systems before screens

Prompt your global styles first:

→ Typography

→ Colors

→ Layout logic

Then move on to screens.

Lovable learns from your system.

Pro tip:

Write prompts like you’re briefing your most talented design intern.

Precise. Thoughtful. But still giving room for creative interpretation.

Drop your favorite prompt tips below!

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