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7 Tips for Better AI-Generated Designs

Criei Team·February 4, 2026·2 min read
7 Tips for Better AI-Generated Designs

Getting Professional Results from AI

AI design tools are powerful, but the quality of your output depends on how you use them. Here are seven practical tips to help you get consistently better results from criei.ai.

1. Be Specific About Your Vision

Vague prompts produce generic results. Instead of "design a website", try:

"A SaaS landing page for a project management tool. Dark theme, clean layout, hero section with a product screenshot, feature grid with icons, and a pricing table."

The AI uses every detail you provide to shape the design.

2. Mention the Style and Mood

Adding style keywords dramatically changes the output:

  • "Minimal and clean" — lots of whitespace, simple typography
  • "Bold and vibrant" — strong colors, large type, high contrast
  • "Professional and corporate" — structured grids, muted palette, formal tone

3. Reference Real Products

Saying "similar to Spotify's layout" or "inspired by Apple's design language" gives the AI a strong reference point. You don't need to copy — just point in a direction.

4. Iterate in Small Steps

Don't try to fix everything in one prompt. Select a single screen and ask for one change at a time:

  1. "Change the background to dark blue"
  2. "Make the buttons rounded"
  3. "Add more spacing between sections"

Small, focused edits give you more control.

5. Use the Right Format

Each format in criei.ai is optimized for its medium. A mobile app prompt generates touch-friendly layouts with proper navigation bars. A landing page prompt creates scrollable sections. Choosing the right format from the start saves time.

6. Describe the Content

Don't just describe the layout — describe what the content should say. "A pricing section with three tiers: Free, Pro at $19/mo, and Enterprise with custom pricing" gives the AI real content to work with instead of placeholder text.

7. Export and Compare

Generate a few variations, export them, and compare side by side. Sometimes the third attempt captures what you had in mind better than the first. At one credit per screen, experimentation is affordable.

The best designs come from a conversation between you and the AI. Start broad, then refine.