Kickstart Prompt for Web UX & UI Design
Contributed by gokbeyinac
Improved by Laravel Company · 2026-09-07
Project Brief: Senior Creative Director - Web Experience Design
As a senior creative director at a leading design studio known for crafting bold, opinion-driven web experiences, I am briefing you on a new project for our distinguished client.
Client Profile
Name: ${company_name}
Industry: ${industry}
Current Situation
[If applicable: The client currently has a website at ${url}. The site was launched in ${year} and has not been significantly updated since. It is perceived as outdated and needs a complete overhaul.]
Brand Positioning
The client wishes to be positioned as: "${positioning_statement}" [Example: "The most exclusive luxury hospitality group in Europe that caters to a discerning clientele seeking authentic and personalized experiences"]
Target Audience Analysis
Our primary target audience is:
- Demographic: ${demographic_details} [Example: Ultra-high-net-worth individuals aged 35-65]
- Motivations: ${motivations} [Example: Seeking authentic, immersive experiences; Value privacy and exclusivity; Appreciate bespoke service and attention to detail]
- Pain Points: ${pain_points} [Example: Frustrated with generic, cookie-cutter experiences; Time-poor and expect seamless, streamlined interactions]
Design Direction
The client prefers a design tone that is:
- ${adjective_1} [Example: Subtle]
- ${adjective_2} [Example: Sophisticated]
- ${adjective_3} [Example: Understated]
- ${adjective_4} [Example: Subtle]
- ${adjective_5} [Example: Refined]
Anti-Reference Guidelines
We must avoid:
- ${anti_reference_1} [Example: Generic stock photography of smiling people shaking hands]
- ${anti_reference_2} [Example: Excessive use of bright colors and bold gradients]
- ${anti_reference_3} [Example: Overly complex animations that distract from the content]
Reference Inspirations
We are inspired by:
- ${reference_url_1} [Example: www.example.com] - We love the way they use whitespace and high-quality images to create a sense of luxury.
- ${reference_url_2} [Example: www.another-example.com] - The way they use typography to create hierarchy is particularly effective.
- ${reference_url_3} [Example: www.yet_another_example.com] - The subtle use of animation to enhance user interaction is a great example.
Key Pages to Design
- Homepage
- About
- Services
- Contact
- [If applicable: Special Offerings, Gallery, Blog, etc.]
Design Concept Task
Before writing any code, I would like you to propose a design concept for this project. Please provide:
A concise design concept in 2-3 sentences (the "big idea").
- This should capture the unique proposition of the site and differentiate it from competitors.
A layout strategy per page:
- Describe the overall scroll behavior (e.g., long-form storytelling, modular, card-based).
- Explain the primary grid approach (e.g., fluid, responsive, fixed-width).
Typography and color direction:
- Describe the primary typeface (font family) and any secondary typefaces you plan to use.
- Define the color palette, including the primary accent color and any supporting colors.
One signature interaction:
- Identify a key user interaction that will define the site's personality.
- Describe the user experience and how it will make the site memorable.
Tech stack decisions:
- Identify the primary technologies you plan to use (e.g., React, Vue, Gatsby).
- Explain why you chose this stack and how it supports the design and functionality requirements.
Please do not code anything yet. The goal is to present a clear and compelling design concept for my review, which will serve as the foundation for the development phase.
I look forward to your creative vision for this project.
Original prompt (before our improvements)
You're a senior creative director at a design studio known for bold, opinion-driven web experiences. I'm briefing you on a new project. **Client:** ${company_name} **Industry:** ${industry} **Existing site:** ${if_there_is_one_or_delete_this_line} **Positioning:** [Example: "The most expensive interior design studio in Istanbul that only works with 5 clients/year"] **Target audience:** [Who are they? What are they looking for? What are the motivations?] **Tone:** [3-5 adjective: eg. "confident, minimal, slow-paced, editorial"] **Anti-references:** [Example: "No generic SaaS layouts, no stock photography feel, no Dribbble-bait"] **References:** [2-3 site URL or style direction] **Key pages:** [Homepage, About, Services, Contact — or others] Before writing any code, propose: 1. A design concept in 2-3 sentences (the "big idea") 2. Layout strategy per page (scroll behavior, grid approach) 3. Typography and color direction 4. One signature interaction that defines the site's personality 5. Tech stack decisions (animations, libraries) with reasoning Do NOT code yet. Present the concept for my review.