284+ ‘Design’ Writing Prompts
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Introducing Myself through a Character
Design a character who represents you. What hobbies would they have? How would they interact with others?
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The Unintended Consequence
Design a scenario where the main character’s minor decision leads to massive unforeseen consequences.
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My Future Invention
Design an innovative invention that you believe will impact the future.
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Building Blocks of Creativity
Design your dream building not as an architect, but as an artist; consider the form, the color, the texture, and the impact on its environment.
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Creating My Own Superhero
Ponder upon and design your own unique superhero with its unique powers, morals, and look.
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Writing Prompts for Discussions
Create a writing prompt for a classroom discussion about a socially relevant issue.
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Designing Inclusive Lessons
Describe how you would design a set of lessons that are inclusive for all students.
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Story from the Future
Craft a story that’s set in the future, where you are an inventor. What would you invent and why?
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Inside The Box
Design your dream bedroom, detailing what you’d put inside it and why.
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Lethal Legacy
Design a tale centered on a villain who is feared due to their ancient, blood-curdling legacy.
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Last Humanity
Design a narrative where a character must kill their loved one who’s turned into a zombie.
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Building Bridges
You are given the task to build a bridge that can hold the heaviest weight. What would be your approach?
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Behind the Cover Art
Choose a book based on its cover and write a review centered on how the cover design connects to the themes of the book.
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Superpower Origins
Create a character in a graphic novel who suddenly gains superpowers. How do they react, and can they control these new powers?
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Unraveling Mystery of Forgotten Artifacts
Design a narrative around a character who unearths an ancient artifact, leading to unexpected consequences.
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Superpowered Smartphone
Design the ultimate smartphone of the future and describe all its amazing features.
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Designing Dreams
You’ve been hired to design an amusement park. Describe what it looks like, the rides it has, and the fun surprises visitors will encounter.
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The Constructed Companion
Imagine you could build your own robot. Explain what it looks like, what it can do, and how you would spend your time together.
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The Lonely Robot
Design a comic strip dialogue featuring a misunderstood robot trying to fit in with humans.
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Beast Creation Workshop
Design a brand new fantasy beast, complete with physical characteristics, abilities, habitats, and cultural significance.
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Weekend Writing Ritual
How would you incorporate daily writing into your weekend? Design your perfect weekend writing routine.
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My Own Planet
If you could create your own planet, what would it look like? Who or what would live there?
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Perfect Playground
Imagine your perfect playground and describe it. Explain why your design is the best.
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Dreamy Transportation
What if you could invent a new mode of transportation – what would it be? How would it work?
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Empowered Enchantment
Design a fairy tale where the princess’s magical powers are seen as a strength, not a curse.
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Dwarfland Engineer
You’re a dwarf tasked with creating a new piece of technology or infrastructure that could change your subterranean society.
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Creature of the Unknown
Design a completely new fantasy creature and describe its characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and special abilities.
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Building a Fairy House
Write about building a fairy house in an enchanted forest and the fairy who comes to live in it.
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Sweater Weather Story
Write a narrative revolving around a ‘haunted’ fall sweater passed down through generations.
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Harvest Moon Haute Couture
Design your unique line of fall-inspired fashion and narrate your attires from conception to completion.
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Local Landmarks
Choose a significant place in your local community and explore its history, importance, and influence.
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Easter Egg Designer
Imagine you’re tasked with designing the most incredible Easter egg and describe it.
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Design Your Easter Egg
Describe the perfect Easter egg you would design and explain why it looks the way it does.
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Inventor’s Corner
Imagine creating your own gadget or piece of machinery that makes a common task much easier.
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Fire Sculpture Fantasies
Write about creating your own ninot (effigy) to contribute to the celebration of Dia de las fallas. What would it look like and what story does it tell?
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The Stranger Next Door
Craft a suspense-filled story about a protagonist who becomes suspicious of their new neighbor’s activities.
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Decaying Mirror Mansion
Design a chilling scenario based on a mirror-filled mansion where the mirrors do not reflect what’s on the other side.
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Shattering Stereotypes
Design a hero character who completely defies the conventional superhero archetype, focusing on traits like compassion, intelligence or empathy instead of just physical strength.
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Apocalyptic Architecture
Design a dystopian world, devastated by the zombie apocalypse.
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Constructing a Prompt
Imagine you’ve been enlisted to create a journal prompt for others; draft one and detail your intentions as the prompt creator.
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Inventive Illustration
Create a detailed description of an imaginary creature or machine that exists in a world different from ours.
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Inventor’s Log
Design your dream invention and describe how it will make life easier or more interesting.
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Self-Love Mantra
Create a personal mantra for self-love and describe why these specific words resonate with you.
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Imaginary Worlds
Design your own imaginary world, describe its inhabitants, landscapes, and customs.
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Creating a Utopia
Imagine that you are chosen to design a utopia. Provide details about the government, culture, lifestyle and day-to-day life.
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The Invisible Planet
Describe a world where everything – plants, animals, buildings – is completely transparent.
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Inventing Extraordinary Creatures
Compose an encyclopedia entry for a fictional creature from your imagination.
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Underwater Odyssey
Design an underwater world, with emphasis on the aquatic flora, fauna, and adapted human civilization.
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Whispers in the Woods
Design a hauntingly beautiful and dreaded forest rumored for its paranormal activities.
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Forging Magical Beasts
Design the perfect magical creature, focusing on its form, abilities, and its role in its ecosystem.
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The Sport Statistics Infographic
Write a plan to transform data about your favorite sports team into an engaging infographic.
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The Power of Visual Data
Write about how to present a complex data set in an easily understandable infographic.
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Alien Artist
Design a graphic novel with an alien as a graphic artist looking for inspiration on Earth.
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My Ideal Day
If you could design a perfect day from the moment you wake up to when you go to bed, how would it look?
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Baking Up a Smile
You are a baker and it’s your job to make someone’s birthday cake. Design and describe the cake you would bake.
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Fezziwig’s Feast
Plan and describe your ideal holiday party or feast, inspired by Fezziwig’s Christmas party.
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Wonders of Wear
Explore how traditional clothing from another culture can reflect that culture’s history and values.