An image-edit prompt for GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst: you upload a picture and this text says what to change.
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Prompt
Using the mug in image 1 as the product, design its retail gift box and present it as an industrial-design packaging sheet: a centred hero 3D render of the closed box with the same mug shown on the front, surrounded by technical views (front, side, top and the flat die-cut net), crease and glue-flap lines, size arrows in millimetres and handwritten notes on materials and finishes: recycled kraft board, matte soy-ink print and a debossed logo panel. Colour swatches along the bottom. Clean sketchbook background, realistic render mixed with pencil sketch.
Prompts stay in English, the language these models follow best. Copy it as it is, or change a few words.
The layout is spelled out piece by piece: surrounded by technical views (front, side, top and the flat die-cut net). Keep that structure and change only the content, or the model loses track of the page.
This is a fill-in template: swap the parts in braces, like {finish}, in the boxes above and keep the rest word for word.
with the same mug shown on the front is the line that keeps your photo recognisable. Leave it in, whatever else you change.
A technical industrial-design concept sheet unfolds around the source product, transforming a single mug photo into a full retail packaging mockup. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst preserves the mug's key details while generating structural die lines, material callouts, and multi-angle orthographic projections on a unified canvas. It works reliably because it anchors the central 3D box to the reference while specifying explicit mechanical drafting elements around it.
Upload a clean, well-lit photo of a single physical product on a neutral background to get precise packaging sheets.
Works: Isolated product shots
Clear front or three-quarter views of a single item allow the model to accurately capture proportions and decorative graphics for the box front.
Works: High-contrast objects
Products with defined shapes and distinct colours help the generator extract an accurate palette for the bottom swatches.
Avoid: Cluttered lifestyle scenes
Busy backgrounds with multiple objects confuse the model about which item needs the custom packaging design.
Avoid: Cropped or blurry close-ups
Cut-off rims or partial object views prevent the generator from reconstructing the full product on the front packaging panel.
What each instruction does
task and format definitionUsing the mug in image 1 as the product, design its retail gift box and present it as an industrial-design packaging sheet:
This links the generation directly to your uploaded object and sets the sheet layout. Removing it makes the model generate a generic standalone box without any drafting breakdown.
focal point instructiona centred hero 3D render of the closed box with the same mug shown on the front,
Positions the primary realistic rendering squarely in the middle so secondary views can surround it cleanly. Without this, the model may scatter random box angles with no primary focus.
technical drawing specssurrounded by technical views (front, side, top and the flat die-cut net), crease and glue-flap lines, size arrows in millimetres
Forces the inclusion of structural drafting components and packaging nets. Omitting crease and glue-flap details results in decorative sketches rather than true production sheet layouts.
material calloutsand handwritten notes on materials and finishes: recycled kraft board, matte soy-ink print and a debossed logo panel.
Specifies tangible textures for the box surface and adds annotated design notes. Changing these alters the look from eco-friendly cardboard to glossy plastic or luxury foil.
aesthetic and layout framingColour swatches along the bottom. Clean sketchbook background, realistic render mixed with pencil sketch.
Defines the border elements and artistic hybrid style. Without it, the background might default to a flat studio floor rather than an authentic industrial design presentation.
Other edits in the same pattern
Perfume Bottle Luxury Box
Swaps the casual kraft mug box for a premium slide-out perfume package with luxury foil callouts.
Prompt
Using the perfume bottle in image 1 as the product, design its luxury rigid slide box and present it as an industrial-design packaging sheet: a centred hero 3D render of the closed box with the bottle graphic on the front, surrounded by technical views (front, side, top and structural insert tray net), crease lines, millimetre dimensions and handwritten notes on materials: rigid greyboard, soft-touch velvet lamination and gold hot-foil stamping. Colour swatches along the bottom. Clean drafting paper background, realistic render mixed with pencil sketch.
Headphone Eco Tray Packaging
Adapts the prompt for consumer electronics using molded fiberboard and monochrome print specifications.
Prompt
Using the headphones in image 1 as the product, design its eco retail carton and present it as an industrial-design packaging sheet: a centred hero 3D render of the closed box displaying the headphones on the lid, surrounded by technical views (isometric, front, side and molded pulp tray net), fold lines, dimension arrows and handwritten notes on materials: unbleached corrugated fiberboard and water-based monochrome print. Colour swatches along the bottom. White drafting background, realistic render mixed with mechanical sketch lines.
Sneaker Drawer Box Net
Creates a two-piece footwear drawer package layout with dual flat nets and grid paper styling.
Prompt
Using the sneaker in image 1 as the product, design its sliding drawer shoebox and present it as an industrial-design packaging sheet: a centred hero 3D render of the assembled drawer box featuring the sneaker graphic on top, surrounded by technical views (outer sleeve flat net, inner tray flat net, top view), crease and cut lines, millimetre measurements and handwritten notes on finishes: matte coated cardboard and spot UV logo pattern. Colour swatches along the bottom. Clean grid paper background, realistic render mixed with linework sketch.
Model and settings
Keep the aspect ratio at 4:3 because the wide horizontal layout provides the necessary space for the central box, surrounding orthographic views, and bottom colour swatches without crowding. Maintain the high quality setting so the small technical annotations and measurement arrows render clearly. Stick with 1k resolution for drafting exploration, or raise it if you need the handwritten material notes to be razor sharp. Ensure exactly one clear product reference image is uploaded in image-to-image mode.
Nano Banana ProPick Nano Banana Pro when your packaging requires intricate text layouts, precise mechanical diagrams, and clean structural measurements across dense blueprint sheets.
FLUX.2 ProChoose FLUX.2 Pro when photorealistic box textures, cardboard grain accuracy, and exact brand hex colour matching are your top priorities.
When the edit misses
The original product design changes on the box front
Add the phrase 'strictly maintain the exact shape, texture, and colour of the item in image 1' right after the first sentence.
The entire picture becomes a messy pencil doodle with no 3D finish
Emphasize 'hyper-realistic 3D finished package in center' and move 'pencil sketch' strictly to the peripheral drafting diagrams.
The flat die-cut net is missing or replaced by standard photos
Replace 'flat die-cut net' with 'unfolded 2D structural packaging dieline with dotted fold creases and glue tabs'.
Crowded edges cut off side views or colour swatches
Switch the aspect ratio from 4:3 to a wider landscape format to give the surrounding diagrams more horizontal breathing room.
Questions about this edit prompt
Can I use this prompt for products other than mugs?
Yes. Replace the word 'mug' in both mentions with your specific object, such as 'candle', 'sneaker', or 'skincare bottle', while keeping the rest of the drafting sheet instructions intact.
Why are the measurement numbers and dimensions slightly blurry?
AI models generate plausible technical markings rather than exact CAD measurements. To improve overall text legibility, set your quality to high and describe the callouts clearly in your prompt.
How do I change the box material to white cardboard instead of kraft?
Edit the material notes section in the prompt. Replace 'recycled kraft board' with 'bleached white coated cardstock' or 'matte white rigid paperboard' to change the visual texture immediately.
Studio product advertisement photograph: a sculptural perfume bottle made of tangerine-orange glass stands on a glossy lilac plinth; a wave of clear cobalt-blue jelly erupts around it, frozen mid-splash, with dozens of perfect iridescent soap bubbles suspended in the air. Solid lemon-yellow seamless backdrop, hard flash key light with a crisp shadow, glossy specular highlights, macro detail on the jelly droplets, luxury beauty campaign look. No text, no logos, no brand names.
Product advertisement photograph: a chunky sneaker made entirely of translucent tangerine jelly with thick cobalt-blue laces floats above a glossy lilac plinth, tiny jelly droplets and soap bubbles orbiting it, hard flash with a crisp shadow, solid mint background, ultra-detailed material texture. No text, no logos, no brand marks.
Packaging hero shot: three cans of a fictional sparkling drink called "FIZZ POP" in tangerine, cobalt and mint, covered in playful bubble graphics, nestled in crushed ice with streams of bubbles rising and a splash frozen mid-air; lemon-yellow backdrop, hard studio flash, condensation droplets, crisp legible label text, commercial photography.
Macro product photograph of a glossy speaker cone set in a tangerine cabinet, pumping out a stream of iridescent soap bubbles that ripple outward in rhythmic rings, small drops of cobalt-blue jelly bouncing on the speaker grille; cobalt and tangerine gel lighting on a black background, music-visualizer energy, photorealistic, no text, no logos.
Macro food photograph: a tall stack of fluffy pancakes topped with wobbling cubes of tangerine and cobalt jelly, a slow drip of golden syrup, tiny glossy sugar spheres that look like soap bubbles, lemon-yellow background, hard flash with a crisp shadow, mouth-watering editorial food styling, photorealistic, no text.
Product photo concept: a chunky lemon-yellow sneaker floats in the center while its original cluttered garage background peels away like a sticker from one corner, revealing a clean grey-and-white transparency checkerboard underneath; crisp cut-out edges, soft shadow, playful graphic still life, photorealistic, no text, no logos.
Top-down flat-lay photograph of a creative moodboard on a cream paper table: instant photos of a desert horse rider, a pink neon diner and a giant gummy bear in a city street, color swatch chips in tangerine, cobalt, lemon, mint, lilac and pink, a few small glossy jelly cubes, a soap-bubble wand, hand-drawn arrows and thin red string connecting the photos like a storyboard; soft window light, editorial still life, no readable text, no logos.
Studio product photograph: a clear glass teapot pours tea into a cup, but the stream of tea turns into a rising chain of amber soap bubbles that float up and away; solid cobalt-blue backdrop, hard flash with a crisp shadow, a few lemon slices on a lilac saucer, ultra-detailed glass reflections, photorealistic, no text, no logos.
