I’m new to creating Genmoji and I’m struggling to come up with effective and creative prompts. I want to make unique and expressive Genmoji, but I feel stuck with ideas. I would really appreciate any examples or suggestions for the best Genmoji prompts that work well and are fun to use. Your advice or personal favorites would help me get started.
Here’s the thing—Genmoji prompts are just like ordering at a weird emoji cafe: what you ask for is what you (mostly) get, unless the chef is off-duty and slaps a random face on it. My “greatest hits” for Genmoji usually involve mashing up unrelated concepts, because that’s when you get the most cursed and delightful results. You’re bored with regular faces? Try these:
- “A grumpy cat made out of pizza slices”
- “Robot octopus with a monocle and a top hat”
- “A ninja banana with angry eyebrows”
- “80s roller skate with disco lights and a surprised face”
- “Sleepy vampire with fluffy slippers and a coffee mug”
- “Wizard frog casting spells, sparkly stars everywhere”
- “Fire-breathing unicorn with sunglasses, winking”
- “Alien puppy in a bubble tea cup”
I’ll be real: it’s all about bold combos. If you’re stuck, start by thinking, “What’s funny or weird together?” Slap a mood on there (“happy,” “confused,” “derpy,” etc.), maybe toss in a setting or prop (cowboy hat, boba straw, rollerblades), and voilà—you get weird little emoji critters that leave you both amused and slightly disturbed.
Also for extra chaos, try mixing moods and animals, like “sassy otter with laser eyes,” or “melancholy raccoon in a birthday hat.” The point? Don’t overthink it. The stranger the better, honestly.
And yes, just keep mashing words together. Analysis paralysis is real with Genmoji, but half the fun is seeing what totally unexpected combos it spits out. Don’t let the existential dread of emoji creation get you down; your Genmoji army awaits.
Honestly, @vrijheidsvogel nails the chaos angle, but sometimes that level of mutation gets old fast. If every Genmoji looks like it escaped a fever dream, you end up with a chat full of unidentifiable blobs. Here’s another approach: focus less on maximum weird mashups and more on capturing actual vibes or specific situations you can’t get from the basic emoji set.
Try stuff like:
- “Awkward penguin stuck in a meeting”
- “Stressed-out coffee bean with bags under its eyes”
- “Excited squirrel typing frantically on a laptop”
- “Dog hiding under a blanket during fireworks”
- “Cat with a chef’s hat juggling eggs and bacon”
- “Bookworm literally made from books with glasses and a smile”
You can dial in the mood or expression, e.g., “confused taco,” “hopeful snail wearing a bowtie,” or “bored dragon on a rainy day,” and it’ll STILL feel fresh but also relatable. Think about daily feelings/situations you wish you had an emoji for and just describe that, maybe with a fun twist.
If that doesn’t get you unstuck, try theming your prompts (pirates, old cartoons, space, etc.) for a week — basically a mini challenge. Also, don’t be afraid to keep it simple; not every Genmoji has to be a circus act. Sometimes you want “happy bread” and not “sentient bread fighting with a trumpet-wielding jellybean on Mars.”
Less truly can be more, especially if you want them to actually make sense to other people. And honestly, if the Genmoji turns out too normal? Just say it’s “minimalist.” That’s what the fancy apps call it anyway.