15 min
How to create a brand with AI
1. Clearly Define Your Hypothesis
- Problem: Identify a clear, specific problem you think exists.
- Customer: Define precisely who your customer is.
- Solution: Outline your proposed solution.
2. Initial Market Research Go to [Google Gemini or ChatGPT] and conduct deep research to:
- Ensure the problem exists
- Are there competitors?
- If so, what is their pricing, do they do well etc..
Initial Market Research Prompt:
[START OF PROMPT]
I'm testing a business hypothesis. My idea is: "[Insert your hypothesis here]"
Please conduct deep market research to validate this idea and provide a comprehensive overview of the market landscape. Look across platforms such as Google, Reddit, Facebook, Quora, TikTok, Twitter, forums, reviews (e.g. Trustpilot, App Store, Amazon), and anywhere relevant. I want to use this research to shape a compelling business plan.
Please include detailed insights under the following categories:
1. Problem & Demand
What specific problem(s) does this idea aim to solve?
Who experiences this problem most acutely (demographics, psychographics)?
Are people actively searching for a solution? Include keyword trends or search intent if available.
What language do customers use to describe the problem (pain points, frustrations)?
2. Existing Solutions & Market Players
What current solutions/products/services address this problem?
Who are the top competitors (direct and indirect)?
How do these competitors position themselves (features, pricing, branding, audience)?
What are their strengths and weaknesses?
How popular/successful are they? (App downloads, reviews, estimated revenue, market share, social proof)
3. Customer Sentiment & Gaps
What do users like and dislike about existing options? (Use real quotes if possible)
What frustrations or unmet needs exist?
What alternatives or workarounds do people use when existing solutions fall short?
Are there specific underserved customer segments?
4. Market Size & Trends
What’s the estimated total addressable market (TAM), serviceable addressable market (SAM), and serviceable obtainable market (SOM)?
Is the market growing or shrinking?
What key trends, behaviors, or shifts are influencing this market right now?
Are there emerging niches or new opportunities?
5. Pricing & Revenue Models
What pricing models exist (subscriptions, one-off, freemium, etc.)?
What do customers currently pay, and what are they willing to pay?
What revenue models dominate the space?
Are there gaps in pricing strategies or untapped pricing tiers?
6. Acquisition Channels & Buyer Behavior
Where do potential customers hang out online?
How are current solutions acquiring their users (ads, SEO, influencers, partnerships)?
What kind of messaging resonates with this audience?
What objections might prevent customers from buying or switching?
7. Opportunities & Differentiation
What gaps or opportunities exist for innovation, better service, or unique positioning?
What can be done differently or better?
What low-hanging fruit could this business capitalize on?
Output Format:
Use bullet points for clarity. Group insights clearly under each heading. Include data, quotes, stats, and examples where relevant. Assume I want to use this research to craft an investor-grade business plan.
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3. Create Business Plan:
Using the deep research, create a simplified business plan by using the below prompt in [ChatGPT or LLM]
I have conducted market research for a new business idea. Based on the insights below, create a comprehensive and strategic business plan.
Business Plan Prompt:
[START OF PROMPT]
Please include the following sections:
Problem Statement – Clearly articulate the core problem or pain point in the market.
Target Customer – Define the primary customer segment(s) with demographic, psychographic, and behavioural details.
Proposed Solution – Describe the product or service and how it uniquely solves the problem.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP) – Highlight what makes this solution stand out from competitors.
Revenue Model – Outline how the business will generate income, including pricing strategy, recurring vs. one-off revenue, and scalability.
Marketing & Sales Strategy – Detail how we will attract, convert, and retain customers (organic, paid, partnerships, influencers, etc.)
Key Risks or Assumptions to Validate – List any hypotheses or unknowns that need testing early.
Competitive Landscape – Include key competitors, their positioning, and our competitive advantage.
Go-to-Market Plan – A timeline of major launch phases or milestones in the first 6–12 months.
Team or Talent Requirements – What roles are needed initially, and why.
Financial Projections (Optional) – Provide basic forecasts if data is available (can be high-level).
Format the output clearly using headings and bullet points where appropriate. Keep the tone clear, strategic, and practical.
Here is my market research:
[Insert your market research here]
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4. Define the Minimum Viable Offer & Branding Collateral
Create the simplest possible version of your product/service.
This could be a landing page, a basic demo, a mock-up, or a clickable prototype.
Prompt for Naming:
[START OF PROMPT]
I’m starting a [type of business] that helps [target audience] achieve [specific outcome or transformation]. I want a business name that feels [tone/personality — e.g., modern, premium, playful, trustworthy], and ideally it’s [any preferences — one word, easy to spell, available as a .com, metaphorical, includes certain words, etc.].
Give me a list of original, brand-able name ideas, and explain the meaning or reasoning behind each one.
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Prompt for Branding:
[START OF PROMPT]
I have a business called [Your Business Name], and the concept is [briefly describe what your business does, your audience, and your vibe or mission].
I want you to act as a world-class brand strategist and help me develop a full brand identity.
Please include:
A compelling brand story that emotionally connects with my audience
A powerful brand voice and tone
Suggestions for brand colours (with hex codes)
Font pairings that match the personality
Ideas for logo direction and imagery style
A few sample tag lines or slogans
A clear moodboard direction or aesthetic keywords I can use to brief a designer or generate visuals
Please format it clearly so I can easily use it to create my brand assets.
My goal is to have a unique, professional, and visually striking brand that feels authentic and memorable.
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4.2 Define the Minimum Viable Offer & Branding Collateral (Continued)
Create the simplest possible version of your product/service.
This could be a landing page, a basic demo, a mock-up, or a clickable prototype.
Prompt for Logo:
[START OF PROMPT]
Using Chat GPT 4.0 Image creator
Create a high-quality logo for a brand called [Brand Name]. The brand's core identity can be described as [3–5 adjectives: e.g., modern, premium, playful, minimalist, bold].
The target audience is [describe audience: e.g., millennial parents, tech-savvy entrepreneurs, Gen Z creatives], and the brand operates in the [industry or category] space.
The logo should evoke [key emotional or psychological associations: e.g., trust, innovation, simplicity, fun].
The preferred style is [e.g., wordmark, lettermark, abstract symbol, mascot, emblem], and the visual direction should take inspiration from [specific references, design eras, or known brands if any].
Please use a [colour palette preference, or 'feel free to explore colour options'].
The logo should work well on both light and dark backgrounds, and be versatile enough for [website headers, social media, packaging, etc.].
Please generate 3–4 visually distinct options, showcasing different interpretations
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4.3 Define the Minimum Viable Offer & Branding Collateral (Continued)
Once you have created the logo you are happy with, paste the below prompt into the chat box.
- Include the brand strategy doc:
Prompt for Brand Assets:
[START OF PROMPT]
Using the provided logo and referring to the brand strategy (including color palette, typography, tone, and visual style), generate a cohesive set of branded assets.
Create high-quality mockups for the following items, ensuring consistency with the brand's identity:
– Product labels or tags
– thank-you card
– Tote bag
– Stickers
– Branded packaging concept (e.g. box, pouch, or wrapper)
Integrate the logo and brand elements (patterns, shapes, icons, textures) across all materials.
Reflect the appropriate tone — whether modern and minimal, playful and colorful, or luxurious and elegant — based on the brand guidelines.
Display each asset cleanly on a brand board or flat lay mockup, with uniform lighting and minimal distractions.
Do not modify the original logo design.
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5. Create Pitch Deck Structure & Copy:
Once you have the business plan and logo assets, create a pitch deck. Type the below prompt into [Chat GPT or LLM] and attach your business plan
Prompt for Pitch Deck:
[START OF PROMPT]
You are an expert venture capital analyst and pitch deck strategist. I will provide you with a business plan. Your job is to extract the relevant information and structure it into a compelling investor pitch deck, following best practices used by successful US startups.
Your output should include:
- Slide titles (e.g., Problem, Solution, Market Opportunity)
- A 1–2 sentence description of what each slide should contain, based on the business plan
- Any missing critical information that should be added or clarified
- Suggested visuals or data displays (e.g. charts, graphs, diagrams)
Please follow the standard investor-friendly pitch structure:
- Cover
- Problem
- Solution
- Market Opportunity (TAM/SAM/SOM)
- Business Model
- Traction
- Team
- Competition
- Financials
- The Ask
- (Optional: Roadmap, Go-To-Market, Case Studies, Why Now, etc.)
Wait for me to paste my business plan before responding.
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6. Build your Complete Pitch Deck:
Create a canva account, choose a template, use the logo, colours, fonts, and suggested visuals from your brand strategy.
The flow of your pitch deck should replicate the wording from your ‘Pitch Deck document’ which was built
7. Create a Landing Page:
To build your landing page, create an account on Relume.
Use your business plan as a guide to create the prompt, follow through the steps to create a landing page.