Graphic design
Mid-century Modern GraphicCheerful, sleek, and a little atomic.
Starbursts, boomerangs, and kidney shapes in teal, mustard, and coral sit in tidy bands with friendly rounded lettering.
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Cocktail jazz evenings, vintage fairs, and planetarium or science nights.
A little art direction
Ask for one simplified object in the illustration notes, a martini glass, a rocket, a telescope, and let the shapes decorate around it. Mixed case names read best; avoid all-caps shouting.
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Open larger viewA music eventJazz at the Lantern
Open larger viewA community eventMeteor Night
Open larger viewA community eventValencia Street Makers Market
Open larger viewA music eventThe Long Set
Open larger viewA music eventBossa by the Bay
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A music event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstJazz at the LanternRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Jazz at the Lantern When: Every Sunday in May · 6pm Where: The Lantern, North Beach Lineup / highlights: The Iris Quartet with a different guest each week Admission: No cover · Two-drink minimum ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mid-century Modern Graphic style. Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry. Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case. Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal. Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands. Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming. Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A simplified saxophone and cocktail glass with a starburst behind them and a boomerang-shaped table below. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstMeteor NightRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Meteor Night When: Friday, November 6, 2026 · 8pm Where: Twin Peaks Summit Activities / highlights: Telescopes, hot drinks, and the Leonid meteor shower Admission: $3 · Dress warm Presented by Fog City Astronomers ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mid-century Modern Graphic style. Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry. Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case. Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal. Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands. Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming. Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A stylized telescope on a hill pointing at a starburst sky, with atomic orbit rings around a planet. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A community event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstValencia Street Makers MarketRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a community event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Valencia Street Makers Market When: Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 11am–5pm Where: Valencia Street, Mission District Activities / highlights: Independent makers, print workshops, and local food Admission: Free · Everyone welcome Presented by Mission Makers Guild ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mid-century Modern Graphic style. Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry. Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case. Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal. Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands. Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming. Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES Boomerang-shaped market awnings with simplified pots, prints, and coffee cups in a tidy band. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A music event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstThe Long SetRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: The Long Set When: Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 9pm–4am Where: Corner Club, Tenderloin Lineup / highlights: One DJ, one record bag, seven hours Disco, house, and everything between Admission: $10 before 11pm · 21+ Presented by Posterage ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mid-century Modern Graphic style. Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry. Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case. Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal. Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands. Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming. Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A stack of record discs fanned like a starburst, with a tiny dancing figure spinning on top. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
A music event · GPT Image 2.5 SunburstBossa by the BayRead the exact prompt
Create a finished portrait poster for a live music event, in a 2:3 aspect ratio. Produce the poster artwork itself, without a frame, wall, or room mockup. POSTER TEXT Use the following event information exactly as written. The labels before each colon are for you, not for the poster; print only the text after them. Do not invent extra event details. Title: Bossa by the Bay When: Friday, June 12, 2026 · 7pm Where: Marina Green Lineup / highlights: Bossa nova and samba at sunset The Alameda Trio Admission: Free · Picnics welcome ART DIRECTION Interpret the supplied event in Mid-century Modern Graphic style. Visual vocabulary: atomic or starburst motifs; simplified organic shapes — kidneys, boomerangs; flat colour illustration; playful asymmetry. Lettering direction: rounded or geometric sans-serif; friendly headline weight; mixed case. Suggested colors: teal, mustard, coral, avocado, cream, charcoal. Composition: balanced asymmetry; illustration and text in clear bands. Atmosphere: optimistic, suburban-modern, welcoming. Keep out of the design: grunge or distress, dark moody palettes, craft-fair hand-drawn florals. Apply the visual language to the supplied event; do not invent historical affiliations, endorsements, or extra copy. ILLUSTRATION NOTES A kidney-shaped bay with a simplified guitar and palm silhouette, starburst sun setting behind a bridge. These notes guide the imagery; do not print them as text. Make the event name the strongest text element. Keep supporting details readable, with clear contrast and comfortable margins. Check spelling and retain the supplied wording. Do not include these instructions, labels, watermarks, or extra slogans in the artwork.
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