Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: alien chic rocky mountain chalet exterior, futuristic design, avant-garde, otherworldly, high-tech materials --niji 5 --ar 3:4
Alien Chic taps into the fascination with the unknown realms of outer space and extraterrestrial life, blending them into fashion and design. This aesthetic draws from both science fiction and speculative science, manifesting in everything from clothing to interior design. Elements like metallic textures, futuristic cuts, and unconventional materials contribute to its avant-garde appeal.
alien chic, futuristic design, avant-garde, otherworldly, unconventional shapes, unusual, high-tech materials, extraterrestrial allure, metallic sheen, neon glow, biomorphic shapes, cosmic couture, high-tech glam, futurism, ethereal elegance, interstellar fashion, astral aesthetic
Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: close-up detailed alien chic style fashion, extraterrestrial aesthetics, futuristic design, avant-garde otherworldly, unconventional shapes, unusual high-tech materials, cosmic patterns, athletic female model hyper realistic details --niji 5 --ar 3:5
Predominantly features metallics, neon, and holographic elements.
Silhouettes may include exaggerated shapes and non-traditional cuts.
Incorporates biomimicry or imagined biological forms, like tentacles or exoskeletons.
Use of unconventional materials such as transparent plastics or futuristic fabrics.
Often complements high-tech accessories like LED-infused pieces or augmented reality wearables.
The concept of Alien Chic gained momentum in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, influenced by advances in space exploration and a renewed interest in science fiction. It has found a place in runway shows, movies, and even everyday street style, appealing to those seeking something beyond the ordinary.
Midjourney v5.2 👆 Prompt: alien chic style fashion, extraterrestrial aesthetics, futuristic design, avant-garde otherworldly, unconventional shapes, unusual high-tech materials, cosmic patterns female model --niji 5 --ar 3:5
Thierry Mugler (French fashion designer known for futuristic designs)
Iris van Herpen (Dutch fashion designer, combines technology with fashion)
Alexander McQueen (British designer, ventured into futuristic themes)
H.R. Giger (Swiss artist, influential in alien aesthetic, known for "Alien" film design)
Zaha Hadid (Architect, known for otherworldly designs)
Midjourney Subject Inspiration with ChatGPT
Are you using the same subjects over and over and just can’t think of something other than astronauts and the hulk?
You’re not alone, there’s a tendency for all of us to get stuck on certain subjects.
It’s difficult to put time aside to sit and think of new subjects, and when you do think of a great subject, you’re away from your Midjourney bot, you don’t write it down and it just disappears into thin air.
That was me until I started really using ChatGPT for content and subject inspiration.
Here are some common prompts I use with ChatGPT (3.5 or 4) to generate a ton of inspiration quickly that I save into my own Visual Subject Library.
I begin with one subject of my own that I use as a starting point, let’s use a Dragon…
Me: please generate a list of 3 categories that "dragon" falls under
ChatGPT: Certainly, the concept of a "dragon" can fall under multiple categories depending on the context in which it is considered. Here are three categories:
Mythology and Folklore: Dragons are commonly found in myths, legends, and folklore from cultures around the world, from the dragons of European tales to the Chinese lung.
Fantasy Literature and Media: Dragons are often featured in fantasy novels, movies, and video games where they are usually portrayed as powerful and majestic creatures that can either be friend or foe.
Zoology (Cryptids): While not scientifically proven to exist, dragons are sometimes discussed in the context of cryptids, or animals that are claimed to exist based on anecdotal evidence, but are not recognized by the scientific community.
Each of these categories offers a different lens through which to explore the concept of dragons.
Me: thanks, please expand Zoology (Cryptids) category into a 20-item list, make sure each list item is followed by 12 inherent adjectives, visual descriptors and stereotypes that emphasize each list item
ChatGPT: Certainly! Here's an expansion of the Zoology (Cryptids) category with 20 cryptids, each followed by 12 adjectives, visual descriptors, or stereotypes that emphasize their unique characteristics.
Bigfoot
Hairy, elusive, large-footed, bipedal, forest-dwelling, North American, mysterious, ape-like, legendary, reclusive, cryptozoological, enigmatic
Loch Ness Monster
Aquatic, long-necked, Scottish, lake-dwelling, elusive, serpentine, mythical, large, shadowy, unconfirmed, folklore-based, famous
Chupacabra
Spiky, blood-sucking, goat-killing, reptilian, Latin American, nocturnal, elusive, fearsome, predatory, folkloric, monstrous, terrifying
Yeti (Abominable Snowman)
Snowy, Himalayan, elusive, ape-like, cold-adapted, mythical, large, white-furred, bipedal, mysterious, legendary, shaggy
Mothman
Winged, red-eyed, nocturnal, humanoid, West Virginian, ominous, eerie, mysterious, prophetic, terrifying, legendary, unexplained
Jersey Devil
Hoofed, winged, forest-dwelling, New Jerseyan, mythical, frightening, bat-like, elusive, demonic, legendary, bizarre, North American
Kraken
Tentacled, gigantic, ocean-dwelling, Norse, mythical, sea-monster, fearsome, elusive, legendary, aquatic, mysterious, colossal
Thunderbird
Feathered, large-winged, Native American, mythical, sky-dwelling, majestic, supernatural, elusive, legendary, mysterious, awe-inspiring, powerful
El Chupacabrón
Clawed, Puerto Rican, predatory, fearsome, goat-killing, nocturnal, elusive, monstrous, terrifying, legendary, mysterious, island-dwelling
Mokele-Mbembe
Aquatic, long-necked, African, river-dwelling, dinosaur-like, elusive, legendary, large, mythical, mysterious, swamp-dwelling, cryptozoological
Wendigo
Gaunt, forest-dwelling, cannibalistic, Algonquian, terrifying, skeletal, mythical, North American, malevolent, eerie, supernatural, fearsome
Bunyip
Australian, water-dwelling, elusive, mythical, mysterious, terrifying, amphibious, folklore-based, swamp-dwelling, legendary, large, aquatic
Tatzelwurm
Alpine, serpentine, lizard-like, European, elusive, mysterious, legendary, mountain-dwelling, scaly, mythical, predatory, fearsome
Mongolian Death Worm
Desert-dwelling, Mongolian, venomous, worm-like, mythical, elusive, terrifying, subterranean, mysterious, legendary, sand-colored, fearsome
Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp
Reptilian, humanoid, swamp-dwelling, South Carolinian, mysterious, terrifying, elusive, scaly, legendary, fearsome, predatory, North American
Flatwoods Monster
Alien-like, West Virginian, large-eyed, metallic, humanoid, eerie, legendary, nocturnal, mysterious, terrifying, unexplained, robotic
Ogopogo
Aquatic, long-bodied, Canadian, lake-dwelling, serpentine, mythical, elusive, large, mysterious, legendary, folklore-based, North American
Fresno Nightcrawler
Leggy, nocturnal, Californian, elusive, mysterious, unexplained, eerie, short, humanoid, bizarre, legendary, North American
Skunk Ape
Hairy, odorous, ape-like, Floridian, elusive, swamp-dwelling, mysterious, North American, large, bipedal, legendary, reclusive
Caddy (Cadborosaurus)
Aquatic, long-necked, North American, sea-dwelling, serpentine, elusive, mysterious, large, legendary, Pacific-based, mythical, folklore-based
Each of these cryptids comes with its own set of descriptors that emphasize its unique characteristics and place in the realm of cryptozoology.
You can see where I’m going with it, and this is a very simple version of this function. You can dial in your prompts with few-shot learning to a whole other level, but that’s for another time ✌️