Axis study gallery

Every set participants made while trying the axis-diversity tool. Each person typed a prompt, saw what the model made on its own, then named what should vary across the pictures — the axis, quoted exactly as they wrote it. Participants are shown as numbers, not names.

Updated Sep 25, 2026 05:45

Participant 1 · Sep 25, 04:39

a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of sporting equipment

Prompt changed

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1

different sporting equipment, sculptor appearance, composition, color palette, facial hair, tool being used

13 words

new set · diversity 0.56

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Read the 4 prompts

1A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of sporting equipment: a tennis racquet. Elderly male sculptor with white beard, detailed welding torch, studio lighting, warm amber color palette, focused expression.

2A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of sporting equipment: sleek swimming goggles. Young female sculptor with short bob hair, using fine sanding brush, close-up face, cool blue and silver color palette.

3A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of sporting equipment: ornate racing helmet. Handsome male sculptor with thick mustache, using polishing cloth, dynamic side profile composition, vibrant red and gold tones.

4A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of sporting equipment: futuristic skateboard. Diverse female sculptor with braided hair, using power drill, wide angle composition, neon purple and electric blue color palette.

Round 2

different sporting equipment, sculptor appearance, composition, color palette, facial hair, tool being used

13 words

new set · diversity 0.22

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Read the 4 prompts

1a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of cycling gear, diverse background, vibrant color palette, clean-shaven sculptor, using a chisel

2a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of boxing equipment, elderly sculptor with white beard, dark composition, cool blue palette, using a fine file

3a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of fishing gear, young sculptor with short hair, side profile composition, warm orange palette, using a steel scraper

4a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of swimming equipment, woman sculptor with long hair, centered composition, neutral gray palette, using a bonding brush

Participant 1 · Sep 25, 04:46

a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a statue of a piece of sporting equipment

Prompt changed

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis. The participant revised the prompt; it was: “a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a state of a piece of sporting equipment”.

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Round 1

different sporting equipment, sculptor appearance, composition, color palette, facial hair, tool being used

13 words

new set · diversity 0.56

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Read the 4 prompts

1A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a statue of a piece of sporting equipment: a statue of a tennis racquet. Old sculptor with white beard, traditional tools, warm golden hour lighting, detailed marble texture.

2A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a statue of a piece of sporting equipment: a statue of a running shoe. Young female sculptor with short hair, electric blue and neon orange color palette, dramatic shadows, modern workshop.

3A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a statue of a piece of sporting equipment: a statue of a basketball. Male sculptor with goatee, using wire brushes and chisels, dynamic diagonal composition, vibrant red and green palette.

4A sculptor puts the finishing touches on a statue of a piece of sporting equipment: a statue of a golf club. Female sculptor with dark braids, using sculpting hammer, close-up composition, monochrome black and white style.

Round 2

different sporting equipment, sculptor appearance, composition, color palette, facial hair, tool being used

13 words

new set · diversity 0.33

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Read the 4 prompts

1A sculptor puts finishing touches on a statue of a soccer ball. An elderly Asian sculptor with a long white beard uses a fine brush. Warm golden hour lighting, close-up composition.

2A sculptor puts finishing touches on a statue of a racing bicycle. A muscular young male sculptor with intricate tattoos uses a sharp chisel. Cool blue and silver color palette, low angle wide shot.

3A sculptor puts finishing touches on a statue of a boxing glove. A female sculptor with short dark hair uses a soft cloth. Vibrant red and green color palette, macro detail on the sculptor's hands.

4A sculptor puts finishing touches on a statue of a tennis racket. An older male sculptor with a mustache uses a polishing wheel. Dramatic shadowed composition, warm amber and dark brown tones.

Participant 1 · Sep 25, 04:47

a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a large statue of a piece of sporting equipment

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis. The participant revised the prompt; it was: “a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a statue of a piece of sporting equipment”.

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Round 1

different sporting equipment, sculptor appearance, composition, color palette, facial hair, tool being used

13 words

new set · diversity 0.44

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Read the 4 prompts

1A sculptor puts finishing touches on a large statue of a football helmet. Elderly bearded man with wild hair, using a small chisel, dramatic side lighting, warm earth tones.

2A sculptor puts finishing touches on a large statue of a tennis racket. Young stylish woman with short blonde hair, using a polishing cloth, bright sunny park background, vibrant blue and green palette.

3A sculptor puts finishing touches on a large statue of a Olympic swimming cap. Muscular male sculptor with a clean buzzcut and mustache, using a fine sandblaster, high-angle shot, cool metallic silver and white colors.

4A sculptor puts finishing touches on a large statue of a baseball glove. Diverse group of two sculptors working together, one wearing glasses holding a hammer, dynamic low angle, rich crimson and gold color scheme.

Round 2 Accepted

different sporting equipment, sculptor appearance, composition, color palette, facial hair, tool being used

13 words

new set · diversity 0.11

varied ★★★☆☆ matched ★★☆☆☆

“Three of the four images still retain the composition of the sculptor on the left side of the image. Two of the four have beards, and images 2 and 4 have similar palettes. Among the most significant issues is that images 1, 3, and arguably 2 no longer adhere to the prompt, as the object being worked on by the sculptor does not resemble anything that could be reasonably sculpted.”

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Read the 4 prompts

1a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a large statue of a golf club, an elderly sculptor with a long white beard, low angle shot, black and white composition, using a chisel.

2a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a large statue of a tennis racket, a female sculptor with short hair, wide angle view, vibrant neon color palette, using a welding torch.

3a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a large statue of a boxing glove, a rotund sculptor with a goatee, split composition, warm golden hour lighting, using a paintbrush.

4a sculptor puts the finishing touches on a large statue of a basketball, a young male sculptor clean shaven, symmetrical composition, cool blue and grey palette, using a fine sculpting knife.

Participant 1 · Sep 25, 04:51

a person sitting at a desk daydreams about their upcoming vacation

Prompt changed

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Participant 1 · Sep 25, 04:53

a person sits at a desk and daydreams about their upcoming vacation, in visible thought bubble

Prompt changed

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis. The participant revised the prompt; it was: “a person sitting at a desk daydreams about their upcoming vacation”.

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Participant 1 · Sep 25, 04:54

a person stands on the deck of their beach house watching a massive creature in the distance

Prompt changed

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis. The participant revised the prompt; it was: “a person sits at a desk and daydreams about their upcoming vacation, in visible thought bubble”.

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Participant 1 · Sep 25, 04:55

a person sits at a desk and daydreams about their upcoming vacation, in visible thought bubble

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis. The participant revised the prompt; it was: “a person stands on the deck of their beach house watching a massive creature in the distance”.

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Round 1 Accepted

composition, framing, facial hair, hair color, desk, office, vacation setting, thought bubble design

13 words

new set · diversity 0.44

varied ★★★☆☆ matched ★★★★☆

“The reimagined images are most successful in achieving new composition and framing, though the note about "facial hair" was interpreted as a request for a variety in facial hair, which is an admittedly reasonable interpretation. Three out of four images still employ a beach setting as the vacation destination, and the thought bubbles vary, but only in subtle ways. The loss in gender diversity is unfortunate, though gender was not mentioned within the prompt. This set of images is, on the whole, more effective than the initial batch.”

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Read the 4 prompts

1a person sits at a desk and daydreams about their upcoming vacation, in visible thought bubble. Wide shot composition, full body framing, wearing a suit, clean shaved face, brown hair, simple white desk, modern glass office.

2a person sits at a desk and daydreams about their upcoming vacation, in visible thought bubble. Close-up face composition, tight framing on head, long beard, blonde hair, cluttered wooden desk, cozy library office, cloud-shaped bubble.

3a person sits at a desk and daydreams about their upcoming vacation, in visible thought bubble. Top-down composition, high angle framing, no facial hair, red hair, sleek metal desk, café workspace, tropical beach scene bubble.

4a person sits at a desk and daydreams about their upcoming vacation, in visible thought bubble. Side profile composition, Dutch angle framing, thick mustache, grey hair, shared community desk, vibrant city office, illustrated map bubble.

Participant 1 · Sep 25, 05:00

a person stands on the deck of their beach house, watching a massive creature approaching in the distance

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

creature design, person's age, person's gender, angle, deck design, time of day

12 words

new set · diversity 0.33

varied ★★★★☆ matched ★★★★★

“The creatures are now sufficiently varied across generations, and every individual viewing the creature is demographically distinct. Two daytime shots, an early evening shot, and a nighttime shot represent sufficient diversity in time of day, and each image contains a unique deck design, as well as somewhat different framing/composition. This batch was very successful overall.”

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Read the 4 prompts

1A person stands on the deck of their beach house, watching a massive kraken approaching in the distance. The person is a young boy. High angle shot.

2A person stands on the deck of their beach house, watching a massive dragon approaching in the distance. The person is an elderly woman. Low ground angle.

3A person stands on the deck of their beach house, watching a massive alien monster approaching in the distance. The person is a middle-aged man. Sunset time.

4A person stands on the deck of their beach house, watching a colossal sea serpent approaching in the distance. The person is a young woman. Night time.

Participant 2 · Sep 25, 05:02

a tiny floating library above a rainy city at dusk

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

architectural style

2 words

new set · diversity 0.67

varied ★★★★★ matched ★★★★★

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Read the 4 prompts

1a tiny floating library above a rainy city at dusk, ancient Greek temple architecture, stone columns, marble shelves, glowing lanterns, moody atmosphere

2a tiny floating library above a rainy city at dusk, futuristic cyberpunk design, neon lights, holographic books, glass towers, chaotic rain, dusk sky

3a tiny floating library above a rainy city at dusk, organic biophilic style, lush vines, wooden beams, moss-covered books, cozy windows, rainy dusk

4a tiny floating library above a rainy city at dusk, brutalist concrete structure, geometric shapes, stark white walls, industrial pipes, dramatic lighting, dusk rain

Participant 3 · Sep 25, 05:03

an eagle siting in the frame of a glass window or a wooden house during fall season

Stopped before choosing an axis

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Participant 1 · Sep 25, 05:04

an alien and robot shake hands in front of a famous landmark

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

alien design, robot design, landmark, angle, time of day

9 words

new set · diversity 0.56

varied ★★★☆☆ matched ★★★★★

“Each image features a distinct landmark, and a sufficient variety in the time of day is also present. The designs of the aliens in images 1, 3, and 4 are subtly different, while 2 pleasingly includes an entirely original design. Similarly, the robots in 1, 3, and 4 are subtly different, with 2's being wholly original. While a greater degree of variety in these designs would be preferred, this is a successful batch of images overall.”

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Read the 4 prompts

1An alien and robot shake hands in front of the Eiffel Tower. The alien has three green eyes and large antennae. The robot is silver with gears. Daylight, front view.

2An alien and robot shake hands in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza. The alien is tiny, purple, and fluffy. The robot is rusty and heavy. Sunset background, low angle.

3An alien and robot shake hands in front of the Statue of Liberty. The alien is tall, slender, and blue skin. The robot is sleek, black, and humanoid. Nighttime with city lights.

4An alien and robot shake hands in front of Machu Picchu. The alien looks like a classic insectoid with exoskeleton. The robot has a glowing core. Morning mist, side profile angle.

Participant 2 · Sep 25, 05:07

a night market on a floating island above the ocean

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

lighting and time of day

5 words

new set · diversity 0.67

varied ★★★★★ matched ★★★★★

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Read the 4 prompts

1a night market on a floating island above the ocean. Deep night, dark blue sky, bioluminescent glowing signs, lanterns, neon lights, stars, moon, magical atmosphere.

2a night market on a floating island above the ocean. Dawn breaking, soft pink and orange sky, sun rising behind clouds, fresh morning light hitting the stalls, vendors waking up.

3a night market on a floating island above the ocean. Midnight, full supermoon casting silver light, dramatic storm clouds, heavy shadows, intense orange and purple lightning illuminating vibrant stalls.

4a night market on a floating island above the ocean. Evening twilight, golden hour transitioning to night, warm amber lanterns glowing brightly, fireworks exploding in the dark sky above the water.

Participant 3 · Sep 25, 05:07

two boys aged around 10 playing in park

Prompt changed

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Participant 3 · Sep 25, 05:11

two boys aged around 10 playing in park, a ball

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis. The participant revised the prompt; it was: “two boys aged around 10 playing in park”.

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Round 1 Accepted

Include a ball

3 words

new set · diversity 0.11

varied ★★★★☆ matched ★★★★☆

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Read the 4 prompts

1two boys aged around 10 playing in park, a red ball

2two boys aged around 10 playing in park, a blue ball

3two boys aged around 10 playing in park, a soccer ball

4two boys aged around 10 playing in park, a basketball

Participant 2 · Sep 25, 05:08

a red panda explorer in a desert observatory

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

season of the year

4 words

new set · diversity 0.67

varied ★★★★★ matched ★★★★★

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Read the 4 prompts

1a red panda explorer in a desert observatory, snowy winter season, snow-covered dunes, aurora borealis sky, warm observatory lights, exploring winter gear, cold atmospheric.

2a red panda explorer in a desert observatory, vibrant spring season, blooming desert flowers, colorful butterfly, sunny blue sky, green cacti, spring breeze, exploration.

3a red panda explorer in a desert observatory, lush summer season, hot sun, palm trees in oasis, starry night sky, telescope ready, cool evening attire.

4a red panda explorer in a desert observatory, crisp autumn season, orange maple leaves falling, golden hour sunlight, warm scarf, stargazing, fall colors.

Participant 1 · Sep 25, 05:08

a well-dressed ape puts the finishing touches on a masterwork painting

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

attire, subject of painting, painting frame, color palette, composition, type of ape

12 words

new set · diversity 0.33

varied ★★★☆☆ matched ★★★☆☆

“Three of the four images retain the composition of the ape being on the left side of the image. The ape in the second image appears slightly distinct from the rest, though they are overall fairly similar. The design of the frame varies across each completion, as does the subject of the painting. The attire is fairly diverse, though the sailor outfit arguably lies outside of the realm of being "well-dressed," and the ape in the fourth image is not putting the finishing touches on the painting. These issues detract from an otherwise satisfactory batch of images.”

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Read the 4 prompts

1A well-dressed ape puts finishing touches on masterwork painting; ape wears a tuxedo, painting depicts a moon, ornate gold frame, cool blue palette, close-up composition, chimpanzee type.

2A well-dressed ape puts finishing touches on masterwork painting; ape wears a sailor outfit, painting depicts a pirate ship, dark wood frame, fiery orange palette, wide angle composition, gorilla type.

3A well-dressed ape puts finishing touches on masterwork painting; ape wears a regal robe, painting depicts a dragon, crystal frame, vibrant green palette, dynamic swirling composition, orangutan type.

4A well-dressed ape puts finishing touches on masterwork painting; ape wears formal business suit, painting depicts a cityscape, minimalist silver frame, monochrome grey palette, symmetrical center composition, baboon type.

Their questionnaire

Slider behaved as expected: ★★★★☆

Enjoyed the task: ★★★★★

Preferred: Generate new

Uses image generators: Weekly or more

Wanted to vary but could not: It may be useful to have some sort of toggle/slider that influences the framing/ composition of the image, as it is something that frequently would benefit from additional diversity, and it can become tricky to request when the content of the prompt features "composition" or "framing" as part of their vocabulary (such as in the last set with the painting).

Other: Nothing at this time.

Would do more: Yes

Useful to say what varies: ★★★★☆

Participant 2 · Sep 25, 05:10

a vintage train crossing a snowy mountain bridge

Stopped before choosing an axis

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Participant 2 · Sep 25, 05:13

a vintage train crossing a snowy mountain bridge

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

weather conditions

2 words

new set · diversity 0.11

varied ★★★★★ matched ★★★★★

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Read the 4 prompts

1a vintage train crossing a snowy mountain bridge, blizzard weather conditions

2a vintage train crossing a snowy mountain bridge, foggy weather conditions

3a vintage train crossing a snowy mountain bridge, sunny weather conditions

4a vintage train crossing a snowy mountain bridge, rainy weather conditions

Participant 2 · Sep 25, 05:14

a coral reef research station beneath Antarctic ice

Left after 1 round

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1

type of marine life

4 words

new set · diversity 0.11

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Read the 4 prompts

1a coral reef research station beneath Antarctic ice with vibrant jellyfish thriving

2a coral reef research station beneath Antarctic ice with curious Emperor penguins diving

3a coral reef research station beneath Antarctic ice surrounded by colossal whale sharks

4a coral reef research station beneath Antarctic ice hosting deep-sea sponges glowing

Participant 3 · Sep 25, 05:16

A racing blue sports motorbike parked on the side of a highway with no rider in vicinity

Not what they wanted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Rejected

No clear signs of a highway

6 words

new set · diversity 0.44

varied ★★☆☆☆ matched ★★☆☆☆

“Just one included a highway”

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Read the 4 prompts

1A racing blue sports motorbike parked on the side of a dirt road with no rider in vicinity, clear sky and dry grass.

2A racing blue sports motorbike parked on the edge of a quiet country lane with no rider in vicinity, lush greenery around.

3A racing blue sports motorbike parked in an empty urban parking garage with no rider in vicinity, concrete walls visible.

4A racing blue sports motorbike parked on a scenic forest path with no rider in vicinity, trees framing the scene closely.

Participant 3 · Sep 25, 05:28

A teacher in class

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1 Accepted

The phots generated are students and not teaahcer

8 words

new set · diversity 1.00

varied ★★★★★ matched ★★★★☆

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Read the 4 prompts

1A teacher in class. Focus on the teacher: a friendly female professor standing at a blackboard, pointing, wearing glasses, formal dress, smiling, students blurred in background listening.

2A teacher in class. A diverse group of students sitting at desks, taking notes, raising hands, happy faces, colorful uniforms, books, backpacks, teacher visible in background supervising.

3A teacher in class. Close up on students: group of young boys and girls studying together, laughing, discussing, art supplies, maps on wall, teacher watching from side doorway.

4A teacher in class. Students playing sports inside classroom, energetic kids running, jumping, uniforms, coach/teacher giving instructions, balls, banners, vibrant colors, fun atmosphere.

Participant 3 · Sep 25, 05:32

A coffee plantation during fall

Accepted

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1

Clearly show ripe coffee berries but keep the 'fall' tree background

11 words

new set · diversity 0.56

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Read the 4 prompts

1A coffee plantation during fall. Clearly show many ripe red coffee berries on bushes, with vibrant orange and yellow autumn leaves in the background trees.

2A coffee plantation during fall. Close-up of ripe dark purple coffee berries, golden fall foliage and brown trunks in the blurred background.

3A coffee plantation during fall. Rows of coffee plants heavy with bright red ripe berries, surrounded by majestic trees with falling green and orange leaves.

4A coffee plantation during fall. Macro shot of ripe yellow coffee berries on branches, dramatic backlight through colorful fall forest canopy in distance.

Round 2 Accepted

Clearly show ripe coffee berries but keep the 'fall' tree background

11 words

edited the previous set · diversity 0.56

varied ★★★☆☆ matched ★★★☆☆

“Only the second and the fourth are right”

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Read the 4 prompts

1(kept as it was)

2Make the ripe coffee berries translucent with water droplets shining on them.

3(kept as it was)

4Change the berries to ripening greenish-yellow coffee cherries in the foreground.

Participant 3 · Sep 25, 05:37

executive office setup

Left after 1 round

Starting point

The prompt on its own, before any axis.

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Round 1

change to executive office not shared workstation

7 words

edited the previous set · diversity 0.78

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Read the 4 prompts

1(kept as it was)

2(kept as it was)

3(kept as it was)

4Add a glass partition wall and meeting area behind the desk