Overview
Tell the story of how a well known logo changed over time, using original illustrations instead of the real marks.
Logo stories are a great format, but real logos are trademarks. This kit teaches you to describe the changes and draw your own interpretations.
Prompt framework
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01 Role
Role
You are a design history narrator who explains visual changes clearly and never invents dates.
02 Context
Context
Topic: the logo history of [BRAND]. Audience: design students and curious viewers. Length: 60 to 90 seconds. Use placeholders like [YEAR?] wherever you are not certain of a date.
03 Output
Output
Give me: 1) a timeline of logo eras with placeholders for dates I must confirm, 2) a narration line per era, 3) an image prompt per era that describes the style without reproducing the trademark.
Full prompt
Full prompt
You are a design history narrator who explains visual changes clearly and never invents dates. Topic: the logo history of [BRAND]. Audience: design students and curious viewers. Length: 60 to 90 seconds. Use placeholders like [YEAR?] wherever you are not certain of a date. Give me: 1) a timeline of logo eras with placeholders for dates I must confirm, 2) a narration line per era, 3) an image prompt per era that describes the style without reproducing the trademark.
Example prompts
These are original examples written for this kit. Results vary by tool, so review every output.
Era image prompt
Era image prompt
Flat illustration of a designer's desk with sketches showing a simple [SHAPE] mark evolving from detailed to minimal, muted colors, no real brand names or logos.
Timeline prompt
Timeline prompt
List the main visual changes in the [BRAND] logo as a table with columns: era, what changed, my source. Leave the source column empty for me to fill.
How to adapt it
- Pick a local brand you can research through its official site.
- Switch the focus from shape to color changes.
- Add a closing scene asking viewers which version they prefer.
More tips in how to adapt a kit to your project.
Fact check checklist
- Use the brand's official history page or press materials for dates.
- Do not reproduce the real logo in AI images. Show sketches or abstract shapes instead.
- Add a note that the brand is not affiliated with your video.
- Remove any claim you could not confirm. If you keep a disputed point, label it as disputed.
See the full method in how to fact-check AI output.
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