22 Midjourney Prompts for Typography

As a designer enthusiast, I’ve been experimenting with Midjourney to create eye-catching text designs. While tools like Ideogram might have an edge in text generation, Midjourney can still produce stunning typography with the right prompts.

I’ve put together 22 prompts that have given me great results. Each one comes with a specific style, the exact prompt I used, and a breakdown of what makes it work.

Let’s jump into the prompts and see what Midjourney can do with text!

Kawaii Typography

Prompt: A kawaii typography design with the phrase “Stay Sweet” using rounded bubbly fonts, pastel pink and blue colors, kawaii aesthetic. –v 6.1

This prompt creates an adorable, candy-colored design perfect for cute branding or cheerful social media posts.

The rounded fonts and pastel colors capture the essence of kawaii style, making the text feel friendly and approachable.

Neon Light Typography

Prompt: A neon light typography design with the text “Open 24/7” featuring glowing neon letters, a dark cityscape background. –v 6.1

This design mimics the classic neon signs you’d see in a bustling city at night. The glowing letters pop against the dark background, creating a striking contrast that’s sure to catch the eye.

It’s great for businesses wanting to convey a urban, always-on vibe.

Chalkboard Typography

Prompt: A hand-drawn chalkboard typography design with the phrase “Live, Laugh, Love” using white chalk letters, a rough texture, and a whimsical layout on a classic black chalkboard background. –v 6.1

This prompt produces a cozy, home-like feel with its chalkboard texture and hand-drawn style. It’s perfect for creating warm, inviting designs for cafes, home decor, or inspirational social media posts.

Minimalist Typography

Prompt: A bold minimalist typography design with the phrase “Simple Life”, a minimalistic black-and-white color scheme, and a clean modern layout in a poster format. –v 6.1

This design embraces simplicity with its stark black-and-white palette and clean lines. It’s ideal for modern branding, lifestyle blogs, or anyone wanting to convey a sense of clarity and focus in their design.

Comic Book Typography

Prompt: A comic book typography design with the words “BAM! POW!” using exaggerated bold fonts, bright primary colors, in a superhero comic style. –v 6.1

This prompt creates text that looks like it jumped straight out of a comic book page. The bold fonts and bright colors make the words feel explosive and dynamic, perfect for energetic designs or anything related to pop culture and comics.

Grunge Typography

Prompt: A distressed grunge typography design with the phrase “Break the Rules” featuring rough, weathered fonts with a distressed texture and a dark, gritty color palette. –v 6.1

This design has an edgy, rebellious feel with its worn-out look and gritty textures. It’s great for rock band merch, urban streetwear brands, or any design that wants to convey a sense of rebellion and attitude.

Fluid Typography

Prompt: A fluid typography design with the word “Flow” featuring abstract, liquid-like fonts in gradient colors, with smooth, flowing shapes. –v 6.1

This prompt creates text that seems to be in motion, with smooth, liquid-like forms. The gradient colors add depth and interest, making it perfect for designs related to creativity, music, or anything that wants to convey a sense of movement and fluidity.

Retro Sci-Fi Typography

Prompt: A retro sci-fi typography design with the phrase “Beyond the Stars” featuring sleek futuristic fonts, metallic textures, and a cosmic background with glowing effects. –v 6.1

This design combines retro and futuristic elements to create a space-age look. The metallic textures and glowing effects give it a high-tech feel, perfect for sci-fi themed projects or futuristic branding.

Marquee Light Typography

Prompt: A marquee light typography with the word “Showtime” featuring large, bold block fonts illuminated by marquee lights, with a vintage theater-style design. –v 6.1

This prompt recreates the classic look of theater marquee signs. The illuminated letters have a vintage charm that’s great for event posters, entertainment branding, or any design that wants to capture the excitement of show business.

Gothic Mystical Typography

Prompt: A gothic typography design with the word “Mystic” featuring dark, sharp serif fonts, intricate flourishes, and a moody, medieval-inspired atmosphere. –v 6.1

This design has a mysterious, old-world feel with its intricate gothic lettering. The dark atmosphere and medieval inspiration make it perfect for fantasy-themed designs, book covers, or any project that wants to evoke a sense of history and mystery.

Glitch Typography

Prompt: A glitch typography poster with the phrase “Error 404” using distorted and pixelated fonts, RGB color effects, and a digital glitch texture. –v 6.1

This prompt creates a design that looks like a digital malfunction. The distorted fonts and glitch effects give it a techy, edgy feel that’s great for IT-related designs, cyber-themed events, or any project that wants to play with the aesthetics of digital errors.

Cinematic Title Typography

Prompt: A cinematic title typography with the words “The Final Chapter” using dramatic serif fonts, a dark background with spotlight lighting, and a movie poster-style layout. –v 6.1

This design mimics the look of a dramatic movie title. The spotlight effect and serif fonts give it a cinematic quality that’s perfect for film-related projects, book covers, or any design that wants to create a sense of drama and anticipation.

Frosted Glass Typography

Prompt: A frosted glass typography design with the word “Chill” using translucent glass-effect letters, soft blue gradients, and a frosted wintery background. –v 6.1

This prompt creates a cool, wintry feel with its frosted glass effect. The translucent letters and soft blue tones make it perfect for winter-themed designs, cool beverage branding, or any project that wants to convey a sense of refreshing coldness.

Wooden Typography

Prompt: A wooden texture typography with the words “Nature’s Path” using bold serif fonts, a rich wood grain texture, and a natural, earthy color palette. –v 6.1

This design has a warm, organic feel with its wood grain texture. The earthy colors and bold serif fonts make it ideal for nature-related branding, outdoor adventure themes, or any project that wants to convey a sense of natural authenticity.

Vintage Circus Typography

Prompt: A vintage circus typography with the phrase “The Greatest Show” using ornate serif fonts, vibrant red and gold colors, and decorative flourishes. –v 6.1

This prompt recreates the look of vintage circus posters. The ornate fonts and vibrant colors capture the excitement of the big top, making it perfect for event posters, retro-themed designs, or any project that wants to evoke a sense of spectacle and wonder.

Retro Pixel Art Typography

Prompt: A retro pixel art typography with the phrase “Game Over” featuring pixelated block letters, an 8-bit color scheme, and a video game-inspired layout. –v 6.1

This design taps into the nostalgia of early video games. The pixelated letters and 8-bit color scheme make it great for gaming-related projects, retro-themed designs, or any project that wants to play with the aesthetics of old-school digital graphics.

Hand-Drawn Retro Typography

Prompt: A hand-drawn retro typography with the words “Good Vibes Only” using curvy, hand-drawn fonts, vintage sunburst rays, and a 1970s-inspired color palette. –v 6.1

This prompt creates a design that feels straight out of the 70s. The hand-drawn style and vintage colors give it a friendly, positive vibe that’s perfect for lifestyle branding, retro-themed events, or any project that wants to capture a sense of nostalgic optimism.

Funky 70s Typography

Prompt: A funky 70s typography with the phrase “Groovy Vibes” using bold, wavy fonts, vibrant orange and brown colors, and a psychedelic pattern background. –v 6.1

This design goes all-in on the 70s aesthetic with its bold, wavy fonts and psychedelic patterns. It’s great for retro-themed parties, vintage-inspired fashion, or any project that wants to capture the bold, expressive style of the 1970s.

Luxury Gold Foil Typography

Prompt: A luxury gold foil typography with the word “Exclusive” using elegant serif fonts and a metallic gold foil texture on a deep black background. –v 6.1

This prompt creates a design that exudes luxury and exclusivity. The gold foil effect and elegant serif fonts make it perfect for high-end branding, exclusive event invitations, or any project that wants to convey a sense of premium quality.

Dynamic Sports Typography

Prompt: A sports typography design with the phrase “Game On” using bold, athletic fonts, sharp angles, and a dynamic layout with a sports theme. –v 6.1

This design captures the energy and excitement of sports. The bold fonts and dynamic layout make it ideal for sports team branding, athletic event promotions, or any project that wants to convey a sense of competition and action.

Vintage Travel Poster Typography

Prompt: A vintage typography poster with the text “Adventure Awaits” featuring retro fonts, soft pastel colors, and a grunge texture inspired by 1960s travel posters. –v 6.1

This prompt recreates the look of vintage travel posters. The retro fonts and soft colors give it a nostalgic feel that’s perfect for travel-themed designs, retro branding, or any project that wants to evoke a sense of wanderlust and adventure.

Liquid Water Typography

Prompt: A liquid typography design with the word “Splash” where the letters appear to be made of water, using flowing shapes and transparent effects. –v 6.1

This design creates text that looks like it’s made of liquid. The flowing shapes and transparent effects make it great for water-related branding, summer themes, or any project that wants to convey a sense of fluidity and refreshment.

After experimenting with these 22 prompts, I’m impressed by Midjourney’s ability to create diverse and visually striking typography. From cute kawaii designs to grungy distressed text, the range of styles you can achieve is remarkable.

I hope these prompts help you create amazing typography in your projects. Whether you’re working on branding, social media posts, or personal art, there’s a world of typographic possibilities waiting for you with Midjourney.