Exercise: Make a grand entrance

• 7 minutes

Your destination’s entrance is the first impression you make on your visitors. How can you make it match your theme and stand out in their memory? Let’s design an image and a description for your entrance. To do this, use Copilot to ideate, generate a description, copyedit, and create an image.

Ideate with Copilot

Return to your conversation in Copilot, and start generating ideas. Remember, if you don't see your chat in Copilot, select the View history button in the Copilot search bar.

Steps:

1. Copy the sample prompt and edit as needed.
2. Paste it into chat.
3. Review the response, and iterate as needed until you're happy with the output.

Sample prompt:

For this destination I want to think about the entrance. It should 
embrace the theme of this destination and should be memorable as 
it’s the first interaction a visitor will have. Can you suggest three 
ideas for the entrance to this destination that fulfill the criteria? 
This part of the project work is called The Entrance.

Sample response:

I’ve got you covered. The entrance will set the stage for the entire experience, so here are three immersive ideas:

• Mysterious Forest Path: Guests begin their journey by stepping onto a winding,lantern-lit path through the dense forest. As they walk, subtle soundscapes of nature and whispers of the forest creatures guide them. The path is lined with ancient, moss-covered trees, creating a sense of stepping into a hidden realm.
• Hidden Door: A giant hollow log that serves as a slide that takes visitors to the base of the tree, where they can climb up a rope ladder or a spiral staircase.
• Hidden Ladder Gateway: To heighten the sense of adventure, guests discover a concealed ladder camouflaged within the thick foliage. Climbing up, they feel the anticipation build as they leave the ground behind and ascend into the trees. At the top, a small wooden platform welcomes them, offering a glimpse of the treetop restaurant nestled above.

Expand on the idea

Let's explore those ideas. Select one of the ideas proposed and direct Copilot to elaborate on that idea.

Steps:

1. Copy the sample prompt and edit it as needed.
2. Paste the prompt into the chat.
3. Review the response and refine your prompt.

Sample prompt:

I like the idea about the hidden door you suggested. 
Can you elaborate on it? 

Sample response:

The entrance to the restaurant is a giant hollow log that looks like a natural part of the forest. Visitors have to crawl inside the log and slide down a smooth and curvy path that takes them to the base of the tree where the restaurant is located.

The slide is dark and thrilling, but also safe and comfortable. Along the way, visitors can hear sounds of nature and see glimpses of light through the cracks in the log. Once they reach the bottom, they have two options to climb up to the bar: a rope ladder or a spiral staircase.

Both options are fun and challenging, but also offer stunning views of the forest and the bar. The rope ladder is more adventurous and requires some physical strength, while the spiral staircase is more elegant and relaxing. Visitors can choose whichever option suits their mood and preference.

The entrance is designed to create a sense of wonder and excitement, as well as a contrast between the natural and the man-made elements of the bar.

Edit the description

Now, you need to rewrite this description in a marketing tone.

Steps:

1. Copy the sample prompt and edit it as needed.
2. Paste the prompt into the chat.
3. Review the response and refine your prompt until you like the output description.

Sample prompt:

Can you rewrite that description in a tone that you’d find 
in a travel publication? Please keep it to a single paragraph.

Sample response:

If you're looking for a unique and thrilling way to enter a bar, look no further than this hidden gem in the woods. The entrance is a giant hollow log that invites you to slide down a dark and winding path that leads you to the base of a majestic tree.

Along the way, you will be immersed in the sounds and sights of nature, as you catch glimpses of light and hear birds and insects. Once you reach the bottom, you will have to climb up to the bar, either by a rope ladder or a spiral staircase. Both options will reward you with stunning views of the forest and the bar, as well as a sense of accomplishment and adventure. The entrance is a perfect blend of nature and artifice, creating a memorable experience that will leave you breathless and enchanted.

Create an image

You need to create an image to visualize this grand entrance.

Steps:

1. Copy the following sample prompt and edit it as needed.
2. Paste the prompt into the chat.
3. When you have an image that you like, download it.

Sample prompt:

Can you create an image that visualizes the description of the 
entrance you just wrote?

Sample response:

On it! Just a moment while I conjure up a visual for this enchanting entrance.

Key takeaways and further exploration

Key takeaways from this unit:

• Use the conversational context for prompts. You can direct Copilot based on the conversation or even the last response.
• Employ Copilot to copyedit content. Iterate upon generated responses by providing detailed direction.
• Copilot has voice input. Use the Talk to Copilot option in the search bar.

Explore ways to refine your prompts:

• Play with the order you present information in your prompt to determine how order influences the responses.
• Build upon the image prompt Copilot created by adding more details or modifiers.
• Transform generated content. Explore how you can put it in different formats or styles.