Finding it hard to spark creativity or lighten the mood in your design community? Caption This posts are a fun, low-pressure way to get everyone involved and thinking outside the box. These templates make it easy to engage your members with playful, imaginative prompts tailored for design lovers.
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Caption This posts tap into the universal appeal of humor and creativity, encouraging members to interact without the stress of being 'right.' By presenting an interesting or quirky design image, you invite a diverse range of responses that showcase the community's wit and perspective. This playful approach reduces participation anxiety, making it easier for everyone to join the conversation.
From a psychological standpoint, Caption This posts offer a low-barrier entry point for lurkers and irregular members. They stimulate creative thinking, reward humor, and foster a sense of camaraderie as members riff on each other's captions. The format is quick, shareable, and perfect for busy creatives who want to contribute without a big time investment.
Plus, these posts often generate organic conversations, as members discuss their favorites or build on each other's jokes. This boosts overall engagement and strengthens your community's unique voice.
Caption this wild color palette in three words.
💡 Example: "Caption this wild color palette in three words. Example: Retro disco party."
What would this logo say if it could talk?
💡 Example: "What would this logo say if it could talk? Example: I am bold and ready!"
Give this font a personality with your caption.
💡 Example: "Give this font a personality with your caption. Example: Sophisticated but sassy."
Imagine this chair is the main character in a movie. What's its catchphrase?
💡 Example: "What's this chair's movie catchphrase? Example: Take a seat, adventure awaits!"
What is this packaging design secretly thinking?
💡 Example: "What is this packaging design secretly thinking? Example: I hope I look eco-friendly enough."
Caption this awkward client feedback moment.
💡 Example: "Caption this awkward client feedback moment. Example: Can you make it pop... but subtle?"
What would you name this pattern?
💡 Example: "What would you name this pattern? Example: Electric rainstorm."
Describe this design fail in one hilarious line.
💡 Example: "Describe this design fail in one hilarious line. Example: When Ctrl+Z is your best friend."
If this poster could talk, what would it shout?
💡 Example: "If this poster could talk, what would it shout? Example: Look at me, I am neon!"
What song pairs perfectly with this visual?
💡 Example: "What song pairs with this visual? Example: Eye of the Tiger."
What would you tweet if you were this icon?
💡 Example: "What would you tweet if you were this icon? Example: Feeling sharp today!"
Caption this logo gone wrong.
💡 Example: "Caption this logo gone wrong. Example: When you try to impress but forget to spell check."
Give this minimalist design a dramatic backstory.
💡 Example: "Give this minimalist design a dramatic backstory. Example: Once a busy poster, now stripped to the bare essentials."
If this color scheme were a season, which would it be?
💡 Example: "If this color scheme were a season, which would it be? Example: Spring."
Finish this sentence: This design reminds me of...
💡 Example: "This design reminds me of... my grandma's wallpaper."
What would you name this collection?
💡 Example: "What would you name this collection? Example: Urban Jungle."
Describe this mood board in one emoji.
💡 Example: "Describe this mood board in one emoji. Example: 🌈"
If this design was a meme, what would the text be?
💡 Example: "If this design was a meme, what would the text be? Example: Me trying to finish a project at 2am."
What product could this package be hiding?
💡 Example: "What product could this package be hiding? Example: Gourmet chocolate."
Caption this client request gone wild.
💡 Example: "Caption this client request gone wild. Example: Can you make it more blue but less blue?"
What is this interior design saying about the owner?
💡 Example: "What is this interior design saying about the owner? Example: Loves plants and bold colors."
If this business card was a celebrity, who would it be?
💡 Example: "If this business card was a celebrity, who would it be? Example: Lady Gaga."
Write a cheesy slogan for this brand design.
💡 Example: "Write a cheesy slogan for this brand design. Example: Stay cool, stay classic."
What would this illustration's catchphrase be?
💡 Example: "What would this illustration's catchphrase be? Example: Dream big, draw bigger."
If you could redesign this, what would you call the new style?
💡 Example: "What would you call the new style? Example: Neon modernism."
React to this gradient with one word.
💡 Example: "React to this gradient with one word. Example: Dreamy."
What movie genre does this photo shoot fit?
💡 Example: "What movie genre does this photo shoot fit? Example: Sci-fi."
If this layout could talk, what would it complain about?
💡 Example: "If this layout could talk, what would it complain about? Example: Not enough white space!"
Which design trend does this image poke fun at?
💡 Example: "Which design trend does this image poke fun at? Example: Excessive gradients."
Caption this over-the-top color clash.
💡 Example: "Caption this over-the-top color clash. Example: When you can't pick a favorite."
Describe the vibe of this workspace in one sentence.
💡 Example: "Describe the vibe of this workspace. Example: Organized chaos."
If this mockup was a meme, what would the top text say?
💡 Example: "If this mockup was a meme, what would the top text say? Example: When the deadline is tomorrow."
What fictional character would use this app interface?
💡 Example: "What fictional character would use this app interface? Example: Tony Stark."
Write a pun inspired by this brand palette.
💡 Example: "Write a pun inspired by this brand palette. Example: Orange you glad we picked this color?"
Caption this design tool moment gone wrong.
💡 Example: "Caption this design tool moment gone wrong. Example: When the pen tool has a mind of its own."
If this website was a weather forecast, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If this website was a weather forecast, what would it be? Example: Cloudy with a chance of pop-ups."
What animal does this abstract shape resemble?
💡 Example: "What animal does this abstract shape resemble? Example: Giraffe."
Describe this UX journey in a movie title.
💡 Example: "Describe this UX journey in a movie title. Example: Mission Impossible."
What would a client say about this sketch?
💡 Example: "What would a client say about this sketch? Example: Can you make it more minimal?"
Finish the joke: A font walks into a bar and...
💡 Example: "A font walks into a bar and... everyone says, 'Who are you serif-ing?'"
React to this design with a GIF or emoji.
💡 Example: "React to this design with a GIF or emoji. Example: 😲"
To use these templates, simply select or create a visually interesting design-related image and pair it with one of the prompts below. Post the image and caption prompt in your community space, encouraging members to reply with their best caption ideas. Highlight standout responses, and consider featuring winners in a follow-up post or story. Rotate different prompt styles to keep engagement fresh and fun.
Caption This posts work well on all platforms. For forums and Slack, use threaded replies for captions. On Instagram and Facebook, encourage comment participation. On Discord, use image channels and pin the best captions. Wherever you post, follow up with reactions or highlights to keep the energy going.
A Caption This post features a design-related image and invites members to submit creative, funny, or witty captions.
Once a week or biweekly works well. Too frequent use may reduce novelty, so balance with other content types.
Choose clear, interesting, or humorous design images that prompt varied interpretations, like fails, patterns, or quirky objects.
Keep the tone playful, spotlight top captions, and remind members that all ideas are welcome and appreciated.
Recognition, such as featuring the best caption, often works well. Small prizes can boost engagement but are not required.
Yes. The low-pressure, humorous format helps lower barriers to participation, making it great for all engagement levels.
Pick images and prompts that fit your members' interests, like product design, branding, illustration, or interiors.
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