Most of Your Bad Generations Aren't the AI's Fault

It's Your Prompts.

A clean prompt is the difference between "meh" and "damn, that's exactly what my client wanted." This page teaches you the exact structure that produces reliable, client-ready mockups — the kind that close deals.

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Success rate with structured prompts
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Average time to client-ready proof
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Fewer revisions with proper prompts
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You're Not Fighting the AI

You're fighting ambiguity.

Bad instructions = bad outcomes. Clear prompts = clean mockups your clients approve instantly.

The model has zero context. It doesn't "guess" what you want. When your prompt is vague, the output becomes unpredictable. When it's clear, your results become consistent — and that consistency is what closes deals.

❌ Vague Prompt

"Make a vehicle wrap mockup"

Result: Random angle, wrong vehicle, logo placement unknown, unusable for client presentation.

✅ Structured Prompt

"2021 Ford Transit cargo van, front three-quarter angle, outdoors with soft daylight. Place client logo large on side panel with exact proportions. Maintain clean edges, no distortions."

Result: Client-ready proof in 3 minutes. Exact vehicle, precise angle, clear logo placement, print-ready quality.

The MockMapr 5-Part Prompt System

This formula drives 95% of all high-quality generations on MockMapr. Master these five elements, and you'll produce client-ready mockups consistently.

1

Object — What Are We Designing?

Be specific. Not "van" — "2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van." Not "bottle" — "Matte black water bottle, 32oz."

Examples:

  • • "2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van"
  • • "Matte black water bottle, 32oz"
  • • "T-shirt on hanger, front view"
  • • "Modern boutique storefront, glass windows"
2

Angle — From Where Are We Looking?

If you don't specify the angle, the model chooses randomly. That randomness kills consistency — and client confidence.

Examples:

  • • "Front three-quarter view"
  • • "Side profile, eye level"
  • • "Top-down overhead shot"
  • • "Straight-on, street level"
3

Environment — What's Around It?

Context matters. A vehicle wrap in a parking lot reads differently than one in a studio. Set the scene.

Examples:

  • • "Outdoor parking lot, soft natural light"
  • • "Studio white background"
  • • "Urban storefront at dusk"
  • • "Highway billboard, daylight"
4

Branding Instructions — Where Does the Logo Go?

The model won't "invent" the correct logo position. You must tell it exactly where to place branding.

Examples:

  • • "Place logo large on the side panel"
  • • "Center design on chest area"
  • • "Wrap blue stripe from rear to mid-section"
  • • "Replace signage with client logo, centered"
5

Constraints — What Must Not Happen?

This is where you prevent distortions, warping, and unusable outputs. Be explicit about what you don't want.

Critical Constraints:

  • • "No warping"
  • • "Keep text straight and clean"
  • • "Correct proportions only"
  • • "No busy background"
  • • "Preserve window and door lines"

Copy-and-Paste Prompt Library

Battle-tested prompts you can paste straight into MockMapr. These produce client-ready results in minutes.

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Vehicle Wrap Template

Vehicle wrap mockup. 2021 Ford Transit cargo van, front three-quarter angle, outdoors with soft daylight. Place client logo large on the side panel with exact proportions. Maintain clean edges, no distortions, no warped text. Keep windows and door lines intact.

Use for: Fleet branding, commercial vehicle wraps, delivery van designs

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Storefront Sign Template

Storefront mockup. Modern boutique exterior, straight-on view. Replace signage with client logo, centered and sharp. Preserve reflections and frame details. No warping. Natural lighting only.

Use for: Retail signage, window graphics, storefront branding

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Packaging Template

Packaging mockup. Matte black cylindrical bottle on clean white studio background. Add client label wrapped perfectly around surface, straight, no curvature distortions, crisp text, soft shadows.

Use for: Product packaging, labels, bottle designs, retail displays

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Apparel Template

T-shirt mockup. White tee on hanger, front view. Place client's design centered on chest, clean edges. No fabric distortion. Neutral studio lighting.

Use for: Merchandise, apparel branding, promotional items

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Billboard Template

Billboard mockup. Outdoor highway billboard in daylight. Insert client artwork centered with exact aspect ratio. No stretching. Keep metal frame clean.

Use for: Outdoor advertising, highway billboards, large format signage

The Troubleshooter

This is how you instantly fix bad generations. Most issues come down to these five problems.

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Issue: Logo Looks Warped

Your logo appears distorted or stretched across curved surfaces.

Fix:

Add: "No distortions, preserve straight edges, maintain logo proportions exactly"

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Issue: Wrong Angle

The mockup shows the wrong perspective or viewing angle.

Fix:

Explicitly request: "Front three-quarter view" or "Side profile, eye level" — be specific about the exact angle you need.

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Issue: Logo in Wrong Position

The branding appears in an unexpected or unusable location.

Fix:

Specify exact placement: "Place logo large on the side panel" or "Center design on chest area" — don't assume the model knows where it should go.

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Issue: Text Looks Messy or Unreadable

Phone numbers, URLs, or taglines appear warped or illegible.

Fix:

Add: "Keep text straight and clean, no warped text, ensure all text is horizontal and legible"

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Issue: Busy or Distracting Background

The environment competes with your design or looks unprofessional.

Fix:

Specify environment: "Clean white studio background" or "Simple outdoor parking lot, soft natural light" — control the scene.

The 3-Prompt Workflow

This process stops 80% of bad generations. Users who follow this get stable results faster.

A

The Broad Instruction

Generate your base concept. Don't overthink it — just get something on the page.

"Vehicle wrap mockup for delivery van"
B

Lock the Perspective

Take Prompt A and add angle + constraints. This stabilizes the output.

"Vehicle wrap mockup. 2021 Ford Transit, front three-quarter angle, outdoors. Place logo on side panel. No warping."
C

Fix Only One Thing

Don't rewrite the whole prompt. Target one correction: "Increase logo size on door" or "Straighten tagline."

"Increase the logo size on the side panel by 20%"

Advanced Pro Tuning

For agencies and power users. These techniques produce premium, publication-ready results.

Material Control

  • • "Matte texture, no reflections"
  • • "Glossy finish with soft highlights"
  • • "Satin finish, subtle sheen"

Color Enforcement

  • • "Use exact brand blue (#0047FF)"
  • • "Match Pantone 286C exactly"
  • • "CMYK: 100, 50, 0, 0"

Depth & Realism Boost

  • • "High-resolution realism, natural shadows"
  • • "Real-world lighting, professional photography"
  • • "Print-ready quality, 300 DPI equivalent"

Symmetry & Alignment

  • • "Centered composition, straight vertical alignment"
  • • "Perfect symmetry, balanced layout"
  • • "Grid-based placement, professional spacing"

Why MockMapr Beats Raw Midjourney Prompting

This is the business case. Midjourney isn't designed for commercial print work. MockMapr is.

❌ Midjourney Limitations

  • Not designed for print accuracy — proportions are artistic, not precise
  • Doesn't care about fidelity in sign/vehicle contexts
  • Unpredictable logo placement — you can't control where branding goes
  • Text rendering is unreliable — phone numbers, URLs often illegible
  • No deterministic placement — same prompt produces different results

✅ MockMapr Advantages

  • Optimized for commercial use — print-ready, accurate proportions
  • Deterministic placement — you control exactly where logos go
  • Reliable text rendering — phone numbers, URLs, taglines stay crisp
  • 300 DPI exports — actual print-ready quality, not just "looks good"
  • Consistent results — same prompt structure produces reliable outputs

Bottom line: Midjourney is for art. MockMapr is for closing deals. When your client needs a proof they can sign off on, you need precision — not artistic interpretation.

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