Digital Art
Vaporwave AI Art Prompts: Generate Retro-Futuristic Aesthetics
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Prompt Template
Vaporwave aesthetic of a [subject] in a [setting]. Incorporate iconic elements like [iconic elements, e.g., Roman busts, palm trees, vintage technology]. The scene is bathed in a [color palette, e.g., neon pink and cyan] glow. Include [specific details, e.g., glitch effects, Japanese text, reflective surfaces]. Style: retro-futurism, nostalgic, dreamlike, lo-fi, 80s anime influence.
Examples
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Vaporwave aesthetic of a 1980s sports car driving on a neon grid highway towards a setting sun. Incorporate elements like palm tree silhouettes and a reflective road surface. The scene is bathed in a neon pink and blue glow. Style: retro-futurism, nostalgic, 80s anime influence.
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Vaporwave aesthetic of an abandoned 90s shopping mall interior. Incorporate iconic elements like empty fountains, potted palm trees, and flickering neon signs. The scene is bathed in a pastel purple and teal glow. Include glitch effects and a sense of lonely nostalgia.
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Vaporwave aesthetic of a vintage CRT monitor on a desk. The screen displays a surreal, glitchy ocean scene. Incorporate elements like a Roman bust and a potted fern on the desk. The scene is lit by the monitor's pink and cyan glow. Style: retro-futurism, lo-fi.
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Vaporwave aesthetic of an infinite swimming pool under a starry sky. Incorporate elements like Greek columns and floating geometric shapes. The scene is bathed in a magenta and gold glow. Include reflective water surfaces and a dreamlike quality.
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Vaporwave aesthetic of a Windows 95 user interface floating in a cosmic cloudscape. Incorporate iconic elements like the 'My Computer' icon and classic error message boxes. The scene is bathed in the classic teal and grey colors of the OS, with added neon pink highlights. Include Japanese text in some of the windows.
Use Cases & Tips
Album Covers and Music Visuals
The Vaporwave aesthetic was born from music, making it a perfect fit for album art. Use these prompts to create visuals for lo-fi, chillwave, or electronic music artists.
- Generate a main cover image featuring a classical statue against a neon sunset.
- Create a series of related images for a tracklist or social media promotion.
- Use the generated art as a backdrop for animated music videos or Spotify Canvas.
Digital Art and Posters
Create stunning, high-resolution digital art pieces for your portfolio or to sell as prints. The distinct visual style of Vaporwave makes for eye-catching posters and wall art.
- Experiment with different subjects, from vintage cars to abandoned shopping malls.
- Focus on high-contrast lighting and surreal compositions.
- Add text overlays in a retro font to complete the poster design.
Social Media Aesthetics
Curate a unique and cohesive social media feed. Vaporwave’s nostalgic and dreamy vibe can make your Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter profile stand out.
- Generate a set of profile pictures and banners with a consistent color palette.
- Create unique post backgrounds and story templates.
- Use Vaporwave imagery to announce events or share quotes in a stylized way.
Fashion and Merchandise Design
The visual motifs of Vaporwave are popular in streetwear and merchandise. Use AI-generated images to brainstorm or create final designs for t-shirts, phone cases, and more.
- Isolate key elements like a glitchy palm tree or a wireframe dolphin for clean designs.
- Create repeating patterns for textiles or wrapping paper.
- Visualize how a design would look on a product mockup.