This week we are putting a spotlight on Jyre Lawas, a young graphic designer from the Philippines, as we believe his work is a reminder of how the simplest things can inspire great artistry.

Q: As we're in 2024, the landscape of prompt engineering is constantly evolving. What do you think are the key skills or superpowers needed to be a standout prompt engineer in today's creative world?

A: To thrive in the creative industry, you need to continuously evolve your creative thinking and skills. Find your unique flow of creativity, think innovatively, and create engaging prompts. 

Stay updated with the latest tools and technologies used in prompt engineering. Be flexible and adaptable to different creative projects and requirements. Understand the needs and perspectives of users to create resonating prompts.

Q: What are your go-to sources of inspiration when you're crafting images? Are there specific environments, artworks, or experiences that ignite your creative spark? 

A: My go-to sources will always be content creators who experiment with AI tools like Midjourney. I also look into the websites of the AI tools and see what other people have done during their free time. 

That’s what ignites my creative spark, seeing others develop incredible outputs makes me want to create masterpieces.

Q: In this fast-paced era where generative AI is reshaping creativity, how do you maintain your unique artistic signature? What strategies do you use to ensure your work stands out as authentically 'you' amidst AI-generated art?

A: I believe that constantly evolving my creative thinking and skills as I explore new techniques, experiment with different styles, and push the boundaries of prompt engineering, has helped me stay ahead of AI-generated art by consistently offering new and innovative ideas.

Q: Could you give us a behind the scenes look into your creative world by describing your typical workflow? How do you go from a spark of inspiration to a fully realized piece, and what are the key stages in your creative journey?

A: Inspiration and Research -> Ideation and Concept Development -> Creation and Execution -> Testing and Feedback. This is my typical workflow. I always make sure that I plan and execute my projects with preparation, although when I feel creative, I let my creative Ideas flow and work on what I feel like is best.