Reader Beware: Any blog post tagged as “Data Driven David” may not be as related to marketing as most of my content. I truly love data and love it even more when it is well visualized and wrapped in a great story — now, that’s good marketing.
Sometimes, you just need a little break from serious strategy and spreadsheets. That’s where creative AI prompts come in. Whether it’s a reimagined Hot Wheels car, a retro-style McDonald’s Happy Meal, or a toy that never existed but totally should have, these images are all about having fun and letting your imagination run wild. Here are some of the images, along with their prompts, that I have had fun with.
JSON Business Card
ChatGPT Prompt: A close-up shot of a hand holding a business card designed to look like a {file_format} file open in {code_editor}. The card shows code formatted in {syntax_type} with keys like {key1}, {key2}, {key3}, and {key4}. The window includes typical toolbar icons and a title bar labeled {file_name}, styled exactly like the interface of {code_editor}. Background is slightly blurred, keeping the focus on the card.
Use the following for the variables {}
{file_format}: JSON
{code_editor}: VS Code
{syntax_type}: JSON
{key1}: “name”: “David Nelson”
{key2}: “title”: “Digital Marketer”
{key3}: “email”: “dave@marketingwithdave.com”
{key4}: “link”: “marketingwithdave.com”
[{key5}: “phone”: “911-867-5309”
{file_name}: Business Card.json or Business Card.xml
Cinematic Double Exposure Prompt
Create a cinematic double exposure of a man in profile, with a post-apocalyptic cityscape inside his silhouette. The inner scene shows the man walking through a destroyed, burning urban street, buildings in ruins, glowing embers and fire, with a dramatic sunset in the background. Moody lighting, warm tones, emotional and introspective mood, high detail, 8K resolution.
High Contrast Close-Up Prompt
Generate a high contrast close up portrait of my face focusing on front head, in black and white, close-up, 35mm lens, 4kHD quality, giving proud expression, water droplets on my face, black shadow background only face is visible with profile looking sharper, ratio 4:3.
1969 RS SS Camaro HotWheels Prompt
Design a realistic Hot Wheels blister pack featuring a 1969 RS/SS Camaro. The car should be painted in iconic Hugger Orange with black rally stripes. The packaging should include a clear blister showcasing the car, a bold and dynamic background with retro racing elements, and the classic Hot Wheels flame logo. Replace the usual “Hot Wheels” text with “1969 RS SS Camaro” in the same stylized font and positioning. The card backing should also include subtle nods to late-1960s design, such as muscle car graphics or a speedometer motif. Make it visually appealing for collectors, with attention to detail and a vibrant color scheme that highlights the Camaro’s aggressive styling.
1963 Corvette HotWheels Prompt
Design a realistic Hot Wheels blister pack featuring a 1963 Split Window Corvette. The car should be painted red. The packaging should include a clear blister showcasing the car, a bold and dynamic background with retro racing elements, and the classic Hot Wheels flame logo. Replace the usual “Hot Wheels” text with “1963 Split Window Corvette” in the same stylized font and positioning. The card backing should also include subtle nods to 1960s design, such as muscle car graphics or a speedometer motif. Make it visually appealing for collectors, with attention to detail and a vibrant color scheme that highlights the Corvette’s aggressive styling.
8-bit Pixel Art Prompt
Transform the attached photo into a front-facing 8-bit pixel art character, designed as if it were a sprite in a retro Nintendo game screenshot. Use a limited color palette and pixel grid typical of NES-era graphics.
Action Figure With Accessories Prompt
Draw an action figure toy (g.i. joe) of the person in this photo. The figure should be full figure and displayed in its original blister pack packaging. On top of the box is the name of the toy David Nelson with Digital Marketing Pro across a single line of text. In the blister pack packaging, next to the figure show the toy’s accessories including a laptop, iphone, diet mountain dew can, and a bar chart graph.
Superhero Prompt
Create a cartoon-style avatar based on this AI face. Style it like a comic book superhero, wearing a [clothing item, e.g., blue blazer], [position, e.g., arms crossed, standing confidently]. Keep the background clean.
Happy Meal Collectible Prompt
Transform the uploaded image into a collectible toy figure that could be included as a gift with a McDonald’s burger meal. Stylize the character as a small, plastic figurine placed on a simple display base. Include a realistic McDonald’s burger and its branded packaging in the background to give the impression of a Happy Meal toy promotion. Use soft lighting and a clean background, keeping the colors vibrant and playful.
