Quick Start

Welcome to Artilora! This guide will help you get started with our AI-powered creative product design agent.

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What is Artilora?

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Getting Started

1. Create Your Account

Sign up for a free Artilora account to get started. New users receive 50 credits upon registration (never expire), plus 50 daily free credits that refresh every day.

2. Complete Your Welcome Card

When you first log in, you'll see a welcome card. This helps us understand your needs and customize your experience. The welcome card consists of 3 steps:

Step 1: Select Your Primary Industry

• Jewelry
• Accessories
• Home Decor
• Branded Merchandise / Stationery
• Designer Toys / Collectibles
• Gifts / Personalized Gifts
• Packaging / Gift & Retail Packaging
• Other

Step 2: Select Your Primary Identity Based on your selected industry, the system will recommend relevant identity options, including:

• Designer / Creator: Independent Product Designer, Freelance CAD / 3D Designer, 3D Modeler / Rendering Artist, Illustrator / Graphic Designer, AI Artist / Creator, Content Creator / Influencer (Product Design Focus), Personalized Gift Designer
• Seller / Brand: Brand Owner / Founder, Small Studio Owner, E-commerce Seller (Shopify/Etsy), Retail Store Owner, Artist / Creator Building Fan Products, Content Creator / Influencer (Product Line Focus)
• Manufacturing: Product Manufacturer / Factory, OEM / Processing Factory, Production Manager / QC

You can also select "Other" and enter a custom identity.

Step 3: Select Your Primary Scenarios Select one or more scenarios that match your goals:

• Trend Insight & Concept Design: Generate product ideas / concept designs
• Design Creation & Optimization: Create printable design files / technical drawings, Turn drawings / illustrations into product designs, Create fan product designs / user merchandise
• Marketing Visual & Display: Create e-commerce product images (white background), Create lifestyle / hero images for marketing, Batch-generate SKU variation images, Create product proposal images for clients / partners
• Production Collaboration & Execution: Assess product manufacturability, Estimate production cost and pricing, Prepare production files for manufacturers / factories
• Personalization & Customization: Design custom products for customers, Create personalized gift / memorial designs

Completing the welcome card earns you an additional 50 credits!

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Use Cases by User Type

For Designers

Generate Product Ideas / Concepts

• Get inspiration for new designs
• Explore different styles and materials
• Create concept sketches quickly

Create Printable Product Sketches

• Generate production-ready technical drawings
• Create detailed design specifications
• Prepare files for manufacturing

Example Prompts:

"Create a minimalist gold ring with a small diamond, suitable for everyday wear" "Design a modern ceramic mug with geometric patterns"

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For Business / Brands

Create Product Images for Online Selling

• Generate professional product photos with white backgrounds
• Create consistent product catalogs
• Optimize images for e-commerce platforms

Create Lifestyle / Hero Images for Marketing

• Design marketing materials with products in use
• Create social media content
• Build brand visual identity

Batch-Generate SKUs / Variations

• Create multiple color/material variations
• Generate product line variations efficiently
• Scale your product catalog quickly

Example Prompts:

"Create a product image of a silver necklace with a pendant, white background, professional lighting" "Generate a product image of a canvas tote bag, white background, showing details"

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For Client Service

Make Product Mockups for Clients

• Create presentation materials for client proposals
• Visualize custom designs before production
• Show different design options quickly

Design Custom Products for Customers

• Turn client ideas into visual designs
• Create personalized product concepts
• Present multiple design variations

Example Prompts:

"Create a proposal image showing a custom engagement ring with a 1-carat center stone and halo setting" "Design a custom corporate gift box with company logo and brand colors"

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For Manufacturing

Get Manufacturing Feasibility Suggestions

• Assess design manufacturability
• Get recommendations for production methods
• Identify potential manufacturing challenges

Estimate Production Cost / Pricing

• Get cost estimates for materials and labor
• Understand pricing implications of design choices
• Plan production budgets

Prepare Files for Casting / Factory

• Generate technical specifications
• Create production-ready documentation
• Prepare files for manufacturing partners

Example Prompts:

"Analyze the manufacturability of a complex multi-stone ring design and suggest production methods" "Estimate the production cost of a metal craft item, including materials and processing fees"

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For Creative Conversions

Turn Drawings into Products

• Transform 2D illustrations into 3D product designs
• Convert artwork into physical products
• Bring artistic concepts to life

Create Fan Collections / Signature Lines

• Design merchandise for fans
• Create signature product lines
• Build branded product collections

Example Prompts:

"Convert this floral illustration into a pendant necklace design with matching earrings" "Transform this cartoon character into a plush toy, maintaining the original style"

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For Personal Projects

Create Personalized Gifts / Memorial Products

• Design custom pieces for special occasions
• Create memorial products
• Make personalized gifts for loved ones

Try Fun AI Designs

• Experiment with creative ideas
• Explore new design possibilities
• Have fun with AI-powered design

Example Prompt:

"Create a personalized necklace with initials 'J & M' in an elegant script font"

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Tips for Best Results

1. Be Specific in Your Prompts

Good:

"Create a vintage-inspired gold ring with an oval sapphire center stone, surrounded by small diamonds, art deco style"

Less Effective:

"Make a ring"

2. Specify Your Use Case

Mention what you'll use the design for:

• "For client presentation"
• "For e-commerce product page"
• "For manufacturing reference"

3. Iterate and Refine

Don't hesitate to ask for adjustments:

• "Make the band thicker"
• "Change the stone to emerald"
• "Add more detail to the setting"

4. Use Reference Images

You can upload reference images to guide the design process and ensure the output matches your vision.

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Understanding Credits

• New User Registration: 50 credits (never expire)
• Daily Free Credits: 50 credits per day (expire at end of day UTC)
• Welcome Card Completion: 50 credits (never expire)
• Subscription Plans: Start ($19/mo, 1,500 credits), Basic ($39/mo, 6,000 credits), Pro ($69/mo, 12,000 credits)
• Top-ups: Available in $10, $20, $30, or $50 packages (never expire)

For more details, see our Subscribe FAQ.

Happy designing! ✨

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