ASCII art

Graphic design technique

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To highlight the style's strenghts and features, we run each SREF code through a set of 16 standardized prompts—Midlibrary Benchmark. Each prompt demonstrates how the SREF ”behaves“ in various domains of visual art/applications.

Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
Graphic design technique | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
About

ASCII art is a graphic design technique that uses printable characters from the ASCII standard to create images and designs. Originating in the early days of computing, it was a popular method for creating visual content in environments where graphics were limited, such as early email systems and bulletin board services. ASCII art can range from simple emoticons to complex images, often requiring a keen eye for detail and spatial arrangement.

ASCII art's Midjourney style representation features a futuristic and abstract approach, utilizing fine lines and geometric patterns to form human faces. The compositions are monochromatic, primarily in black and white, creating a high-contrast and moody atmosphere. The art employs digital rendering techniques to manipulate text and pixels, resulting in fragmented forms and linear distortions. This style emphasizes a digital identity and technological influence, reflecting a modern abstraction and cyber art genre. The use of negative space and binary aesthetics adds depth and intrigue to the visual presentation.

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ⓘ Most promising Midjourney styles in our catalog get a special treatment in our Benchmarking Lab—we run each of such styles through a special test, consisting of nine standardized prompts. Want to learn more? Check out our special guide: Nine Prompts, Nine Stories →

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