Mockup Prompts: Product & Interface Visualization

Mockups bridge the gap between a 2D design and the real world. Whether you are showing a client how their app looks on a phone, how their logo looks on a bottle, or visualizing an entire branded ecosystem, Nano Banana can generate photorealistic context shots that sell the concept instantly.

Understanding Mockup Generation

The key to a good mockup is Materiality and Context. You aren't just generating a screen; you are generating a glass screen reflecting the environment. You aren't just generating a label; you are generating paper wrapped around a cylinder.

APP INTERFACE

Let's start with the foundation example: a photorealistic app mockup. Here is the complete, fully detailed prompt to generate the "APP INTERFACE" mockup.

Why This Works

The "Floating Device": Asking for a "floating" device is a classic design trope. It isolates the product while still allowing for 3D depth and shadows, making it look premium and modern.

The "Screen Glare": This is the detail that sells the realism. Without "screen glare" or "reflections," the UI looks like a flat sticker pasted on a phone. The reflection integrates the screen into the world.

The Contextual Background: A "blurred gym" tells the viewer exactly what the app is for without distracting from the design. It provides subconscious context.

Common Mistakes

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The Skincare Bottle

Luxury packaging visualization.

Key Detail: The "amber glass" and "gold foil text" define the premium aesthetic immediately—amber suggests both natural skincare and luxury. The "palm leaf shadow" cast across the bottle adds organic texture without overwhelming the shot, while "soft, high-key natural light" on white marble creates the clean, expensive spa aesthetic that luxury skincare demands.

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BRAND STATIONERY

Let's start with the foundation example. Here is the complete, fully detailed prompt to generate the "BRAND STATIONERY" set.

Key Detail: The "knolling" arrangement with "matching color" across all items is essential—it signals to the AI that these items belong to the same brand ecosystem. Adding "accessories" like pen and plant provides scale and realism; without them, the paper items appear to float. The explicit "shadowless" lighting ensures the focus stays on the design details, not environmental drama.

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The Billboard Ad

Outdoor advertising scale.

Key Detail: The "glowing digital billboard" that "illuminates the street slightly" is key—it proves the billboard is lit, not just a flat surface. The "low angle looking up" perspective makes the ad feel massive and dominant, while the "busy city intersection at sunset" provides scale context. Together, these tell the AI to render environmental light interaction, not just a billboard floating in space.

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The Merch Collection

For bands or streetwear brands.

Key Detail: "Casually scattered" instead of knolling signals a rebellious, lived-in aesthetic—perfect for streetwear and music brands. The "moody, high contrast" lighting reinforces the edgy vibe while the "distressed concrete floor" grounds the collection in an authentic, gritty context rather than a sterile studio setting.

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The Laptop Screen (Website)

Showcase web design in context.

Key Detail: The "wooden desk" and "coffee cup" alongside the laptop establish a lifestyle context—this isn't a sterile product shot, it's a designer actually working in a cafe. The "warm cafe lighting" and specific device ("MacBook Pro") ground the mockup in reality. By specifying both the website content ("EXPLORE THE WORLD" header) and the environment, the AI knows to render the scene as a coherent moment, not isolated elements.

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The Cosmetic Line (Retail)

A family of skincare products.

Key Detail: The "frosted glass with bamboo lids" immediately communicates premium, eco-conscious skincare—two storytelling details in one. "Standing in a row (family shot)" creates visual hierarchy while the "water droplets" on the marble shelf add an organic, spa-like texture that reinforces the luxury aesthetic without cluttering the composition.

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The Tote Bag (Merchandise)

Visualize branded merch.

Key Detail: The "visible canvas fabric weave texture" is the detail that makes this feel like real merchandise. The "beige canvas" color and "hanging on a hook" pose establish authenticity, while the "soft daylight" and "white brick wall" create neutral, clean product photography context. Specifying both the object material AND the environment prevents the bag from looking like a design mockup instead of an actual product.

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The App UI Screens

Showcase a digital user journey.

Key Detail: The "floating isometric view" instead of flat lay shows depth and dimensionality—perfect for showcasing a user journey across multiple screens while specifying "side-by-side" arrangement keeps each screen distinct and prevents overlapping. This perspective makes the app feel dynamic and three-dimensional, a common approach in modern app marketing and presentations where each screen must remain legible and visible.

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The Restaurant Menu Suite (Hospitality)

A complete dining experience.

Key Detail: "Warm candlelight" immediately evokes the dining experience—it's not just lighting, it's ambiance. The "dark wooden table" and "warm, textured paper" establish an upscale-yet-intimate aesthetic, while specifying "leather details" adds tactile luxury that communicates craftsmanship and quality to the viewer.

Troubleshooting

Next Steps

• Typography: Add custom lettering to your mockups.
• Posters & Promotional: Combine mockups with poster design.
• Infographics & Diagrams: Put your diagrams into mockup contexts.
• Product Visualization: Design the product itself, not just the mockup.