Brainstorming
6 decisions a prompt of this kind should make on purpose, and 6 things worth leaving out.
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- +Context (what it's for)State one line: what the thing is, who it's for, and one distinctive trait.
- +QuantityGenerate 15-20 options (volume then selection).
- +Diversity / spread of directionsSpread across 3-4 distinct labeled directions (literal/descriptive, evocative, coined/playful, unexpected).
- +Constraints / must-avoidsState hard filters (length, tone, clichés to avoid, availability); else avoid the most overused clichés in the space.
- +Output shapeOne idea per line, grouped by direction, each with a ≤10-word note on the angle or feel.
- +Anchor / example of tasteAsk for one liked/disliked example; else offer a couple of contrasting reference points and name which you're aiming for.
Left out for this type: role ('world-class creative director'); 'be creative / think outside the box'; prose paragraphs instead of a scannable list; over-constraining before divergence (8 filters up front); asking for the single 'best' idea in one shot; deep paragraph rationale per idea